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Uncertainty about social media’s role in adolescent mental health
Although there is a slight yet meaningful positive link between anxiety and depression in adolescents and the time they spent on social media as well as their engagement on different platforms, the jury is still out on whether social...
SU contributes to groundbreaking study on ultra-rare diseases
In a landmark study published in Nature Genetics, Stellenbosch University (SU) has played a notable role in advancing the diagnosis of ultra-rare diseases. The TRANSLATE NAMSE study, involving researchers from 16 German university hospitals...
More than 500 BSc degrees awarded
More than 500 degrees in the natural sciences will be awarded during Stellenbosch University's December graduation ceremonies this week. On Thursday, 8 December, 17 doctoral degrees will be awarded, while 487 BSc, 35 Honours- and 46 MSc...
New isotope hydrology technique reveals secrets of river flow
Researchers used isotope hydrology techniques to develop a pioneering method to assess how different sources of water sources contribute to river flow dynamis. Dr Andrew Watson, a post-doctoral fellow in the School for Climate Studies at...
SU students selected for prestigious Africa United Youth Orchestra performance at Carnegie Hall
Stellenbosch University's Department of Music is proud to announce that six of its talented students have been selected to join the Africa United Youth Orchestra (AUYO) for a historic performance at Carnegie Hall in August 2024. Their...
Students and South-South relations benefit from SU English language programme
Learning a new language is much like travelling to a distant land: Every word unlocks a world of new possibilities, and every sentence builds bridges to exploring a new culture. This was also the experience of 16 students from Côte d...
EMS Dean says farewell after six years
After six years as Dean of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (EMS) Prof Ingrid Woolard will be taking up a new position as Executive Dean of the University of Sussex Business School later this year. Leading a Faculty that...
Why should we care about insects?
World Nature Conservation Day was observed on Sunday 28 July. In an opinion piece for the Mail & Guardian, Prof Michael Samways from the Department of Conservation Ecology and Entomology writes that we should protect insects because...
Homeless people’s property is property, regardless of its economic value.
Cape Town's Unlawful Occupation By-Law, which allows for the confiscation of homeless people's personal belongings, must be reformed to ensure that all property, regardless of its form and its owner, is equally protected. This is the view...
Social Impact: Career guidance project changes young lives
With Stellenbosch University's (SU) focus on social impact awareness in July, this series of profiles celebrates remarkable individuals and teams who make a meaningful contribution beyond the University's lecture halls. The recent inaugural...