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Gender-based violence and human rights
Violence against women has increased significantly worldwide but has reached pandemic proportions in South Africa. Though there has been a concerted effort within our legislative climate to strengthen judicial response and access for...
FMHS surgeon earns joint PhD from SU and Karolinska University in Sweden
Dr Jeanne Lubbe from the Department of Surgery at Stellenbosch University (SU) has been awarded a joint doctoral degree from SU and Karolinska University in Sweden. Lubbe (44) is currently head of the divisions of upper gastrointestinal...
Canola: Consider using less nitrogen fertilizer, PhD study shows
Most Western Cape wheat farmers who also plant canola, might be able to cut back on the amount of nitrogen fertilizer applied to canola. This saving is a positive result of the decades' worth of applying the principles of conservation...
First graduate completes MPhil in Mindfulness at SU
One of the many unique graduation ceremonies at Stellenbosch University (SU) this year will be that of Nikki Boyd, the first student to graduate with an MPhil degree in mindfulness research from the Faculty of Medicine and Health Science...
From walking to school without shoes to doctorate
After years of perseverance, dedication and hard work, the academic career of Dr Simthembile Xeketwana, a lecturer at the Faculty of Education at Stellenbosch University (SU), has culminated in him receiving his sixth qualification, a...
Chancellor's Awards honour staff's excellent performance
Stellenbosch University (SU) gave recognition to a cohort of staff members whose careers attest to sustained excellence in research, innovation, learning and teaching, social impact and professional services. These staff members were...
Inclusive deliberation required to drive collective climate actions – Dr Dominic Okoliko
The manner in which the media reports on climate change influences people's perceptions, attitudes and support for climate policy. Media(ted) climate change communication, i.e. the presentation of climate change as a policy and people's...
Shadia’s research an example of rewarded effort
Shadia Akter, a Grade 11 learner from New Orleans Secondary School in Paarl, was recently rewarded for her creative and problem-solving research, when she won a silver medal for South Africa at the Buca International Music, Science...
Graduation celebration for grandmother and granddaughter
It is said that you are never too old or too young to learn. This sentiment is true for graduates Ms Marietjie Jordaan, a 77-year-old grandmother, and her 21-year-old granddaughter, Ms Hilde Elema, who both graduated at Stellenbosch...
Three students of the WOW school project make history
Three first-generation students from the WOW 50 Schools Recruitment project graduated this week at Stellenbosch University (SU)'s December hybrid graduation ceremonies after overcoming many hurdles on their way to realising their dream to...