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Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Prospective Postgraduate Students
Step into a community of excellence at the Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University — explore postgraduate programmes underpinned by world-class research and global collaboration.
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Study reveals potentially harmful flavourings in foods for South African babies
Many packaged foods for babies sold in South Africa contain flavourings. Flavourings could harm the eating habits and health of babies. Flavourings need to be re-evaluated, and labelling regulations properly enforced.
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SU secures leading positions in 2025 Shanghai Subject Rankings
Shanghai Ranking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects released on Wednesday 19 November. SU leads in SA in Food Science & Technology, Biotechnology, Communication, Biological Sciences and Agricultural Sciences. SU in the top 100 in the...
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Bongani Mayosi Netcare Scholarship supports SU doctors tackling antibiotic resistance and AI in medicine
The Professor Bongani Mayosi Netcare Scholarship supports South African clinician‑scientists to complete PhDs full‑time, honouring the late UCT professor’s legacy of academic excellence, leadership and commitment to healthcare equity...
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
70 years of remarkable milestones: FMHS celebrates its legacy of impact
In 2026, Stellenbosch University’s Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) marks 70 years of advancing health through education, research and innovation under the theme “Legacy through Impact”. A year‑long programme of showcases and...
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Retha Smit’s lifetime of determination leads to PhD at 67
Achievement is the culmination of decades of dedication to research and learning. Raised four children as a single parent. Research wants to help improve lives of people suffering from schizophrenia.
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Pulmonary Hypertension: A global health crisis we must address
World Pulmonary Hypertension Day was observed on 5 May. An expert at SU, Prof Gerald Maarman, wrote an opinion piece. He highlights ways to improve the diagnoses and treatment of pulmonary hypertension.
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SU researchers contribute to major stunting study
Researchers, policymakers and practitioners have come together to confront one of the country’s most persistent and complex public health challenges – child stunting. Stunting is not a single-sector problem. It is systemic and requires a...
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The invisible middle: Teens falling through the cracks of TB care
World Tuberculosis (TB) Day was observed on 24 March. An expert at SU wrote an opinion piece. Teenagers are often overlooked in the fight against TB.
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Equality Champions
The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences is committed to "fostering a people-centred institutional culture that advances personal development, health and wellness, diversity, inclusivity, equality and other human rights" (Vision 2040...