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World Tuberculosis Day: TB research still crucial in a time of Covid-19
Wednesday (24 March) is World Tuberculosis Day. In an opinion piece for Health24, Prof André G Loxton (Molecular Biology and Human Genetics / South African Medical Research Council) highlights the need for continued funding and...
Study shows children with TB need continued care
Many children with tuberculosis (TB) don't receive the necessary treatment because of challenges with diagnosis and reporting. A relatively simple, hospital-based intervention could help to reduce the gap in reporting when children are...
SU appoints safety and compliance ambassadors to ensure COVID-19 compliance amongst students on campus
Stellenbosch University's Covid 19 Campus Operations Workstream appointed 60 student safety ambassadors to ensure that students on campus adhere to COVID-19 protocols and compliance. Brandon Como, Events Safety Risk Manager at Facilities...
Feedback from the ICBC
25 March 2021 Dear colleagues and students The Institutional Committee for Business Continuity (ICBC) of Stellenbosch University (SU) met yesterday, Wednesday 24 March 2021. We received updates from the seven workstreams (student services...
SU doctoral student secures Bongani Mayosi scholarship
Siyabulela Mkabile, a doctoral student in the Department of Psychology, has recently been awarded a Bongani Mayosi scholarship, which will allow him to complete his PhD studies. The scholarship, named after world-class clinician and A-rated...
Two honorary degrees, many qualifications to be awarded at March 2021 hybrid graduation
Stellenbosch University (SU) will award 3 350 qualifications during its March 2021 hybrid graduation ceremonies, which is a remarkable feat given the unprecedented challenges students had to face last year. In addition to the...
Makerspace will empower students to invent, design and create
The SU Library Makerspace, an innovation space for students to invent, design and create, has been completed and will open its doors to the student community on 1 April 2021. The makerspace is a collaborative workspace that facilitates...
Stellenbosch University leads groundbreaking research project in paediatric Tuberculous meningitis
In a groundbreaking endeavour, an ambitious new research project (iThemba) was recently launched at Tygerberg Children's Hospital in collaboration with the Desmond Tutu TB Centre at Stellenbosch University. Tuberculous meningitis (TBM), the...
Can and should assessment nurture an orientation to society and social justice?
Learning and Teaching Enhancement Virtual Seminar 1 of 4: 25 March 2021 Topic Can and should assessment nurture an orientation to society and social justice? Presenter Dr Margaret Blackie “More may be required to achieve higher education...
SU welcomes Human Rights Commission investigation
Stellenbosch University remains committed to multilingualism and for that reason Management welcomes the investigation by the SAHRC as well as the opportunity to respond to clear up matters with regard to the use of Afrikaans in residences...