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COVID-19 update: Graduation ceremonies to go ahead
Stellenbosch University (SU) is closely monitoring the developments surrounding the coronavirus outbreak that was declared a global health emergency by the World Health Organisation (WHO). There currently is no reason to cancel the...
Dr Daniels makes history in SA viticultural circles
When Andries Daniels received his doctorate in the Faculty of AgriSciences at Stellenbosch University (SU) in mid-December, he became the first black South African man to obtain a PhD in viticulture. Since he obtained his first degree – a...
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...
Lockdown turns graduate into children’s book author
What do you do when it’s the middle of lockdown 2020, you have two children who are avid readers, you’ve run out of books and all the libraries are closed? Well, in the case of Leon-Ben Lamprecht, you write your own children’s book. When...
Virtual conferral of qualifications
31 March 2020 Dear SU graduand Issuing of graduation documents and virtual conferral of qualifications As is the case in many parts of the world, South Africans are currently experiencing a state of national lockdown that came into...
Fascination with insects leads to PhD
The humble yet industrious dung beetles of the Karoo are important little creatures worthy of big scientific research. So says Lavhelesani (Lavhe) Simba, who received her PhD degree at the Faculty of AgriSciences graduation ceremony, which...
PhD student develops quality grading system for honeybush tea
Tea lovers recognise a good cup of honeybush tea when they drink it: It has just the right aroma, colour and taste on the palate. But how do you distinguish a high-quality brew of honeybush tea from a mediocre one? And, how do you...
Baby and BMil for persevering Phumie
SU graduand Phumie Chetty had it all planned to a tee: She would study hard for her exams, complete her degree and graduate. But as they say: “Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans." Little did Phumie know...
New SPL course produces first round of graduates
The first intake of students who successfully participated in the School of Public Leadership's inaugural Advanced Diploma in Public Accountability programme graduated on 16 December 2020. The programme, which is offered within...
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...