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Deadly cryptococcal fungi in public spaces, warn researchers
Large populations of potentially deadly cryptococcal fungi have been found on woody debris collected from old trees in two public areas in the centre of Cape Town and the Northern Cape, South Africa. After tuberculosis, cryptococcal...
First forward, then backwards towards PhD
“I've just recently ... the last year or so... realized the end is in sight. Although I was motivated throughout, there were as many steps forward as backwards. It still feels like walking on clouds when I drive home after work and...
Insects have crawled under Nomakholwa Stokwe's skin
Insect researcher to be mentored through African Academy of Science Affiliates Programme When Dr Nomakholwa Stokwe matriculated, she had no idea that insects or nematodes could actually be a field of study, let alone a career choice. This...
Cum laude for computer program to understand granny square diagram
The digitisation of the humble daisy granny square was one of the challenges that Prof Lynette van Zijl from Stellenbosch University's Computer Science division put to her Honours class at the beginning of this year. At first glance, it...
First Transformation Indaba proves staff, students’ commitment to change
More than 100 staff and students attended the first Transformation Indaba hosted by the Transformation Office at Stellenbosch University on 29 November 2017. The Indaba brought together University stakeholders and transformation committees...
Researcher shows dairy farmers can make money without harming the environment
Reducing their impact on the environment does not mean that South African dairy farmers will suffer financially. They will still be able to maximise their profits. This is one of the findings of a new study at Stellenbosch University (SU)....
Automatic conversion of Afrikaans text to braille now possible
The conversion of Afrikaans text to braille – and vice versa – can now be done at the click of a mouse. This is thanks to a program developed by a computer science student from Stellenbosch University (SU), De Pallier Gerber, as part of his...
Their obstacles became stepping stones to graduation
Stellenbosch University (SU) awarded this year several degrees, diplomas and certificates to students with disabilities who succeeded in completing their tertiary studies. These students were supported by die Disability Unit at SU that...
Faculty of Education honours its graduates
Close to 550 degrees were awarded to graduates by Stellenbosch University's Faculty of Education on Tuesday, 5 December. This number included eight PhD candidates. Among the graduates was Aimée van Reenen, the recipient of the Faculty of...
Top engineering student wins Chancellor’s Medal
Ms Jacqueline Kazmaier received Stellenbosch University (SU)'s coveted Chancellor's Medal for 2017 on Thursday (7 December) at the seventh graduation ceremony of SU's December graduation. As the highest honour bestowed on a student by the...