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Mother encouraged top graduate from Ghana
“You never really grow if you continue staying in your comfort zone," are the philosophical words of Kwame Donkor (29) from Ghana who hasn't seen his family in over two years since he began his academic career at Stellenbosch University (SU...
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Life-changing medical condition did not stop SU graduate achieving his dream
When Stellenbosch University (SU) graduate, Karabo Makhanya was diagnosed with a life-changing medical condition in 2017, he decided that no matter what happened he would carry on and complete his studies. On Wednesday 16 December 2020...
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An outstanding graduate crop for SciMathUS
Nineteen of the graduates who will cross the stage at this week’s Stellenbosch University (SU) April graduation ceremonies will not only become proud SU alumni. They will also join the growing ranks of students who have managed to reach...
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Passion for social justice inspires law graduate
Graduate Thembalethu (Themba) Seyisi realised that his law degree would not only allow him to keep criminals off the street but could in fact help him change the world.Seyisi (22), a recipient of the 2021 Rector's Award for Excellence in...
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From Madagascar to the world with a PhD in physics
Hailing from a rural village in Madagascar, Dr Dina Miora's academic journey has taken her to South Africa and Germany and today she is employed as a postdoctoral scientist and image analyst at the Medical Research Council (MRC)...
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Be kind to yourself – Chancellor’s Medal recipient, Hugo Uys
“Be kind to yourself.” This is according to graduate Hugo Uys, who was awarded the coveted Chancellor’s Medal at the Stellenbosch University December 2023 graduation week.The medal was first instituted in 1961. Annually Stellenbosch...
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Autumn graduations return to in-person mode at Coetzenburg
This week, Stellenbosch University (SU) will award 3 132 qualifications at a series of in-person graduation ceremonies at the Coetzenburg Centre. Due to the Covid-19 restrictions imposed on gatherings, the past few in-person graduations...
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Twins now third-generation Maties
Twin sisters Francis and Christine Prins are following in their mother and grandfather’s footsteps when they became the third generation in the family to earn degrees from Stellenbosch University. Francis graduated with an honours degree in...
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Celebrating 17 doctoral degrees in science
Prof. Eugene Cloete, Vice-Rector: Research and Innovation, celebrated with two of his students, Dr Danielle de Beer and Dr Ruenda Loots, who obtained their PhDs in biochemistry during the sixth graduation ceremony at Stellenbosch University...
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Second graduation ceremony: Acknowledging the pioneer work of two faculties.
The pioneer work of the faculties of Theology and Engineering was acknowledged at the second March graduation ceremony of Stellenbosch University (SU) at Coetzenburg Centre. At this ceremony, honorary doctorates were also bestowed on Prof...