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SU launches African Data Science Academy
With the vision to be a world-class institution for data science and computational thinking in and for Africa, Stellenbosch University (SU) established and launched the School for Data Science and Computational Thinking in July 2019. The...
Refugees, asylum seekers excluded from COVID-19 relief packages
Despite being protected in South Africa by law, refugees and asylum seekers have been swept aside when it comes to COVID-19 relief packages, writes Dr Callixte Kavuro from the Department of Public Law in an article for Mail & Guardian (29...
Top Maties registrar takes coveted plastic surgery medal
Dr Mosadi Mahoko, a registrar in the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery is celebrating a double achievement during lockdown: not only is she the first female black South African plastic surgeon to qualify from Stellenbosch...
New book is treasure trove of information on invasive species
If you're concerned about invasive species or always wanted to know more about them, then a new book on all aspects of biological invasions in South Africa is definitely for you. Published recently as an open access encyclopaedic book...
Hardekraaltjie Cemetery: Wait, there’s a cemetery on campus?
Liyema Jacobs is a medical student at Stellenbosch University's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. He attended an engagement session for students on the Hardekraaltjie Cemetery and provided a first-hand account of his experience...
Non-profits struggling during Covid-19 lockdown
Non-profit organisations play a vital role in many different industries and communities, but some are struggling to stay afloat during the Covid-19 lockdown due to dwindling resources, writes Anika Berning from the Department of Business...
Book: South Africa beyond COVID-19
In 'South Africa Beyond Covid-19', 31 local thought leaders - including Prof Servaas van der Berg of SU's Department of Economics - investigate the aftermath of the coronavirus' consequences on the country. An article about this...
Ten SU finalists compete for SA’s ‘Science Oscars’
Over the past few years, Stellenbosch University (SU) has featured prominently at the annual National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF)/ South32Awards. This year is no different with 10 SU finalists competing for the 2019/2020 NSTF...
SRC launches their "Clean Campaing"
The first test week of the academic calendar, notorious for being a stressful period for all students, was met with new and challenging circumstances this year. In response to the devastation of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was therefore...
School of Accountancy mourns passing of Yvette Diedericks
The management of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at Stellenbosch University learnt with shock and sadness of the passing of Ms Yvette Diedericks of the School of Accountancy on 4 June 2020. She suffered from asthma. “Our...