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Stellenbosch University
SU hosts historical meeting of numerical and applied mathematicians
The first SANUM* meeting came into existence in 1975 when two eminent mathematicians, Prof. Lothar Collatz (1910-1990) from Germany and Dr Fritz John (1920-1994) from the United States of America, happened to visit South Africa at the same...
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USB community in shock after death of Dr Kobus Serfontein
Last week, the Director of USB, Prof Piet Naudé, announced the sudden death of Dr Kobus Serfontein, head of Leadership Studies at USB. Dr Serfontein passed away on Wednesday afternoon, 30 March. Dr Serfontein joined the USB formally in...
Stellenbosch University
Dr Alex Andrason soaks up new languages
Icelandic, Polish, Swedish, French, Spanish, Russian, English, Mandinka, Afrikaans and Xhosa. A mouthful of languages understood and spoken by Stellenbosch University (SU) researcher Dr Alex Andrason. With two doctorates under his belt...
Stellenbosch University
Cape Union Mart boss shares business wisdom at USB Director’s Table
Recently, USB director Prof Piet Naudé hosted the executive chairman of the Cape Union Mart Group, Philip Krawitz, at a USB Director's Table*. In his wide-ranging talk, Krawitz explained how the business was started, what kind of books he...
Stellenbosch University
Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine Signs First Articulation Agreement in SA with SU
Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM) announced that it has signed an articulation agreement with Stellenbosch University. This is the first articulation RUSVM has signed with a university in South Africa to increase...
Stellenbosch University
Iimbovane’s ant workshop earns prize at SciFest Africa
A hands-on workshop exploring the wonderful world of ants and how that relates to biodiversity earned the Iimbovane Outreach Project the prize for "Best Workshop: Curriculum" at SciFest Africa recently. Iimbovane, which means "ants" in...
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Matie cyclist crowned African champion
Matie cyclist Mariske Strauss (24) overcame injuries and a bad tumble the week before to be crowned African cross-country champion at the 2016 African Continental Mountain Bike Championships this past weekend. This is her fifth continental...
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Industry partners and Department of Agronomy join forces to promote research
Last year, the Department of Agronomy at Stellenbosch University (SU) was delighted with the donation of an Equalizer minimum till plot planter by the Cape Town firm Theebo Tech. This planter was to play an instrumental role in...
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Sandra Liebenberg nominated for UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
Prof Sandra Liebenberg, HF Oppenheimer Chair in Human Rights Law and Distinguished Professor at the Faculty of Law, has been nominated by the South African government as the country's candidate to serve on the United Nations' Committee...