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Mphil students present their research at Botswana international conference
At the recent 7th Botswana International HIV Conference, former Mphil students Motseiwa Mokalake and Reward Manyathelo presented posters about the research they conducted as part of their Mphil studies. Also in attendance were the Centre's...
FMHS hosts new SAMRC research unit on Genomics of Brain Disorders
The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) recently established a new Extramural Unit (EMU) for research on the Genomics of Brain Disorders at the Department of Psychiatry at Stellenbosch University (SU). The research unit, led by...
Record number of SU finalists competing for NSTF Awards
Stellenbosch University (SU) has smashed its own record for the number of finalists from the institution competing at the annual National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF)/South32 Awards. This year 17 finalists will represent SU at South...
Unique SA dataset reveals number of HIV deaths before antiretrovirals
A unique dataset has enabled scientists to better estimate the number of HIV-infected South Africans who had died by 2009 before ARVs became available publicly. These data enable better assessment of mortality due to HIV and identification...
Four SU researchers competing for NSTF Awards
Four researchers from Stellenbosch University (SU) will compete as finalists at the annual National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF)/South32 Awards. The winners will be announced on Thursday, 27 June at a gala event in Gauteng...
First regional Extended Degree Programme (EDP) seminar held at SU
The first in a series of four regional EDP seminars aimed at the four universities in the Western Cape took place at Stellenbosch University (SU) on 30 May. The purpose of the seminars is to bring together colleagues who are involved...
Humboldt Research Award to Prof Guy Midgley
Prof Guy Midgley, a leading expert in the field of biodiversity and global change science at Stellenbosch University, has been awarded the prestigious Humboldt Research Award from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation in Germany. The award...
Our #storiesmatter - Youth Day lecture
The stories our generation of South Africans are telling and the stories we are living, do not add up – we need new stories, according to Ms Lovelyn Nwadeyi, keynote speaker at the Faculty of Theology's Fourth Annual Youth Day lecture on...
Gamification has the potential to improve student engagement, student success
Gamification or the application of game elements such as points, badges, leader boards and levels in online learning activities can motivate students to be more engaged with their work and ultimately help them to be successful in their...
Renowned SU art and book restorer dies
Henri Wirth, well-known art and book restorer, passed away on 1 June 2019. Henri became a legend in his lifetime. Through his excellent work some of South Africa's most important cultural heritage has been preserved for generations to come...