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Ukwanda: FMHS’ vision of two decades ago is being fulfilled
The establishment of the Ukwanda Centre for Rural Health by Stellenbosch University's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) 20 years ago was a visionary step into the future. It was born out of a desire to meet a diverse range of...
Building science journalism capacity in the SADC region
How did the media in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region report on devastating natural disasters such as Cyclone Freddy or the Durban floods, and who are the role players that can help journalists to better inform the...
Top SU teaching champions receive recognition at TLA awards ceremony
A diverse group of Stellenbosch University (SU) academics were the stars of the Teaching-Learning-Assessment (TLA) Awards held at Devonvale Golf & Wine Estate recently. In his welcoming address, Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Learning and...
Scientists identify 100 important questions facing plant science
An international panel of scientists that included a researcher from Stellenbosch University (SU), have identified a list of “ 100 of the most important questions facing plant science". This international initiative has determined key...
Interconnected: Human and animal TB part of the same problem
Tuberculosis (TB) in humans cannot be eradicated unless TB in animals is also eliminated, as these two diseases are closely interconnected. This is the central message the Animal TB Research Group at Stellenbosch University's (SU) wants to...
30 years of SU’s internationalisation leadership in the spotlight
Celebrations included the launch of two prestigious SU International initiatives: Announcement of UNESCO Chair on Intercultural Competences awarded to Stellenbosch University Launch of the SU Sustainable Development Annual Report The packed...
The Stellenbosch University of the future
I heard on the radio someone says that the only way one could change something in South Africa is to disrupt like taxis blocking the N2 or a week-long stayaway from work. Is that true? Do we want to resort to negative disruptions to create...
This is the year for SUNFin
By Manie Lombard My fellow finance colleagues, I look forward to team-up with you for a successful 2023! We have an extraordinary year ahead of us with the go-live of Oracle Cloud Financials in our SUNFin project, replacing our trusted but...
Are we in October already?
By Nicolette van den Eijkel Is it October already, or are we still in March? The year has been very busy, and the summer holidays seem distant memories. SUFM has been busy with many activities, particularly during the student welcoming...
You can make a real difference on our campus
By Anita Nel I am incredibly privileged to lead one of SU's most dynamic and successful divisions. There is not a university on this continent that offers the quality of accommodation, technology transfer expertise, student centres, support...