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The search for knowledge and understanding in the sciences and humanities
There is much in the hard sciences that we do not understand or may never know. So writes Prof. Doug Rawlings, former acting-dean of the Faculty of Science and for many years chair of the Department of Microbiology. The following is adapted...
New office to enhance doctoral studies
A dedicated Doctoral Office has been established at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) at Stellenbosch University (SU) to facilitate the increasing number of doctoral students at the faculty. Dr Jyothi Chabilall was...
Leadership in Education short course launched
The Faculty of Education in collaboration with the Frederik Van Zyl Slabbert (FVZS) Institute for Student Leadership Development recently launched the Leadership in Education short course. A group of 40 students registered for the course...
Africa can prosper
On Wednesday (25 May) we celebrate Africa Day. In two opinion pieces in The Conversation and Cape Argus respectively, Gerrie Swart of the Department of Political Science and Francois Vreÿ of the Department of Military Strategy write...
Obesity could cause Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis, with millions of people worldwide affected by this crippling disease. The extent of the disease burden has not been well determined in South Africa, but the National Arthritis...
New male contraceptive a “game changer”, says expert
A new method of male contraception that is as effective as a vasectomy, but will be entirely reversible and has little or no side-effects, is expected to become available within the next two years. "If successful, this will drastically...
Matie teams up with NASA for extreme underwater mission
Five, four, three, two, one… Stellenbosch University alumnus, Dr Noel du Toit, is taking the plunge and braving the deep sea on 26 July to live and do research at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean for eight days as part of a NASA mission...
New book shows how watching dragonflies can help to monitor SA's water
South Africa's 162 sun loving dragonfly species are not only beautiful to watch, but are also helping conservationists, water managers and farmers get to grips with the state of local freshwater sources, such as rivers, streams and dams. To...
Tygerberg Campus celebrates Mandela Day
Staff and students on the Tygerberg Campus once again celebrated Mandela Day this year in the spirit of caring, giving and sharing for which they are well-known. The management team of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, together...
Students make insightful suggestions on rape culture
Students met with the Task Team on Rape Culture on Thursday (28/07) to share and discuss thoughts and ideas about rape culture at Stellenbosch University (SU). Facilitated by Ms Zetu Makamandela-Mguqulwa, Ombud of the University of Cape...