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Dr Lourens’ research challenges conventional perceptions of sex work
If you saw a blonde woman in a red gown with the brightest smile imaginable on the final day of Stellenbosch University's (SU) graduation week at Coetzenburg Centre, it was most likely Dr Marna Lourens of the Centre for Social Justice...
Former SciMathUS student dreams big after graduating
As a first generation university student who had never imagined herself completing her studies at a prestigious institution like Stellenbosch University (SU), 25-year-old Kuhle Ndyondya says achieving her graduation dreams has propelled her...
SU announces latest honorary doctorate recipients
Stellenbosch University (SU) is proud to announce the names of the six distinguished individuals who will receive honorary doctorates in recognition of their outstanding and valuable contributions in their respective fields. Their steadfast...
Long journey to PhD in mathematics for former Westridge learner
When Dr Lesley Wessels walked over the stage this week to receive her doctoral degree in mathematics, it will be the end of a long journey that started when she was still a learner at Westridge Senior Secondary School in Mitchell's Plain...
Second graduation ceremony: Acknowledging the pioneer work of two faculties.
The pioneer work of the faculties of Theology and Engineering was acknowledged at the second March graduation ceremony of Stellenbosch University (SU) at Coetzenburg Centre. At this ceremony, honorary doctorates were also bestowed on Prof...
6th graduation ceremony: Business School proud of student numbers and quality of learning & teaching
In its second graduation ceremony for the week, the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, which is the largest faculty at Stellenbosch University (SU), conferred a final number of degrees on Friday (23 March 2018), bringing its...
Social work more than just a job for Dr Abigail Ornellas
For many people choosing a career is a difficult decision, but for others, life experiences point them in a direction and it becomes a calling. Dr Abigail Ornellas, who received her PhD in Social Work this week, is one of the latter...
SU honorary doctorates to outstanding individuals
Every year Stellenbosch University (SU) awards honorary doctorates to outstanding individuals from South Africa and internationally. The honorary degrees recognise and reward excellence in a variety of fields and identify these...
SU graduate’s music research gives hope to boys
“We all have a responsibility. I cannot change the whole world, but if I can change one person's life through music, I have done my job and I can go to heaven." This is the fervent hope expressed by Xander Kritzinger, who received his MMus...
Top medical student wins coveted Chancellor’s Medal
Jennifer Kate van Heerden, the recipient of this year's coveted Chancellor's Medal, passed every year of study with distinction, and obtained distinctions in every one of the 11 domains of the final-year examinations. Van Heerden, who was...