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Looking into the chemistry and sensory effects of bushfire smoke on red wines
As has been very evident from recent news from around the world, wildfires are becoming an increasingly widespread and devastating influence on our landscapes, ecosystems and economies. The effect of smoke on agricultural crops is thus...
Company donates laptops to Huis ten Bosch residents
Marsh, an insurance broker and risk management firm, has recently donated brand new laptops to Huis ten Bosch residents who lost their belongings in a fire that broke out at the Stellenbosch University (SU) women's residence in August...
Empowering young women for a future in the grape and wine industry
Stellenbosch University's Viticulture and Oenology Winter School Programme 2023 packed with immersive learning and inspiration have left a lasting impression on 22 female Grade 11 learners from various provinces. The 3-day‑long...
Changing environment requires the upskilling of accountants and auditors
“The accounting profession and the assurance landscape are not immune to new technologies. To be ahead of the curve, accounting and auditing professionals need to reposition and upskill themselves to remain relevant in their roles," says...
#SUyouthday: 'Together we can change and shape the future'
Third year music student Sinomtha Zake believes that if the youth come together and use their diverse skills, talents and education, they can change the future and shape it into what they want it to be. During Youth Month, we put the...
Research on invasion biology forms the pillar for SA’s efforts against invasives
The research conducted by institutions such as the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) and the DSI/NRF Centre of Excellence for Invasion Biology (CIB) at Stellenbosch University forms the foundational pillar upon which...
SU improves on four indicators for Times Higher Education ranking
Stellenbosch University (SU) has improved on four of the five indicators used to compile the 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) World Universities Ranking (WUR) that was released on Wednesday (27 September 2023). In the 2024 version, which...
Education needs to be 'context-resonant and future-fit' to transform
Academics and researchers from around the globe mused on the challenges and opportunities facing education and social justice during a virtual conference held by the Law Trust Chair in Social Justice at Stellenbosch University (SU). The...
'SciMathUS, paving the way to my MBA'
What a pleasant journey it has been! I was born and bred in Paarl. I grew up in a family of five and I am the youngest of three children. In my Grade 10 year I had the conversation with my parents about my future plans. I soon became aware...
World Oceans Day: We need to treasure our oceans
Tuesday 8 June was World Oceans Day. In an opinion piece for News24, Prof Sophie von der Heyden (Department of Botany and Zoology) writes that we should treasure our oceans now more than ever because without them there would be no life...