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Maties chess master is proud of Rector's Award
Daniel Barrish began playing chess with his grandfather long before going to primary school. In Grade 1 he competed in his first national junior championship and won. Since then, chess has been an important part of his life. His...
Academic success celebrated
Faculty of Arts and Social Science student Zainab Khafif's dogged determination to make a success of her studies was rewarded with a 2021 Rector's Award of Excellent Achievement. Khafif, one of many recipients of this annual award, was...
Hard work pays off for Rector's award recipient
Stellenbosch University (SU) graduate and self-confessed mathematics junkie Mpendulo Cele recently walked away with a 2021 Rector's Award in the top Master's student category. The annual Rector's Award of Excellent Achievement recognises...
Harnessing age-old plants to help treat modern-day disease
Studying the biochemistry of Salvia, Sutherlandia, Sceletium and Pelargonium plant species to determine their value in supplementing modern-day treatment for cancer and other illnesses, plant scientist and science communicator Prof...
Decolonise surgery for improved access to surgical care – Prof Kathryn Chu
“We need to decolonise and demystify surgery by acknowledging that it is only one component in achieving health and well-being. A rethink of global surgery could give billions of people, mostly in low- and middle-income countries...
Reflections on a decade of partnerships in the Northern Cape
It's a long road from medical student to being a doctor. In rural and remote areas it's not always a given that there'll be enough health care professionals to serve the community. The first thing that struck Dr Therese Fish, Vice Dean...
Top agriculturalists have roots in the SU Faculty of AgriSciences
Deciduous fruit expert Prof Karen Theron of Stellenbosch University's Department of Horticultural Science is the Western Cape's top agriculturalist for 2021, with SU alumnus Dr Andries Daniels of the Agricultural Research Council in turn...
Klass act: Graduating against all odds
The first thing you notice about Aiden Klass is how tall he is. The second thing you notice is his beautiful deep voice and perfect enunciation. What you won't be able to tell from his imposing physique is that the talented psychology...
New ecoregion recognised in Malawi and Mozambique
A freshwater crab specialist from Stellenbosch University, Prof. Savel Daniels, was one of nearly 100 specialists from around the world whose research contributed to the recognition of a new ecoregion – the South East Africa Montane...
AC21 Legacy Symposium paving the way for future learning collaborations on sustainable development goals
AC21 Legacy Symposium paving the way for future learning collaborations on sustainable development goals. At its inception, the Academic Consortium21 ( AC21) was established with the objective of unifying universities and facilitating...