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Four easy ways to keep diabetes at bay
Thursday (14 November) is World Diabetes Day. In an opinion piece for News24, Prof Faadiel Essop from the Centre for Cardio-Metabolic Research in Africa at Stellenbosch University highlights four steps people can take to protect...
Diabetes Mellitus: What is it exactly and how to manage it?
Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic, metabolic disease described by elevated levels of blood glucose (blood sugar), which can lead to serious damage to the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys, and nerves over a lengthy period. There are two main...
Convocation: SU embraces inclusivity and multilingualism
“Our graduates are well qualified and they are internationally in demand, our research is innovative and relevant and our impact on society is extensive. All this we do by reaching out inclusively, not by exclusively looking inward,"...
WORLD ANTIBIOTIC AWARENESS WEEK
World Antibiotic Awareness Week (WAAW) is an annual observance highlighting the importance of improving antibiotic prescription and use, also known as antibiotic stewardship. Antibiotics save lives and are critical tools for treating a...
Renowned international philanthropist invites SU choir and Rector to Japan
Stellenbosch University (SU) Rector and Vice-Chancellor Prof Wim de Villiers and 50 members of SU's internationally acclaimed choir are off to Tokyo, Japan, where they will participate in the ISPS Sports Values Summit‑Special Edition on...
New grey water system results in 35% reduction in water usage
Students living on the Stellenbosch University (SU) residences are the first beneficiaries of an innovative automated grey water system. SU, through its Facilities Management Division, has implemented this automated grey water system...
Growing through the systems dance
It's been a hectic few weeks for system dynamicist, resource economist and technology analyst Prof Josephine Kaviti Musango of the School for Public Leadership (SPL). In between her “normal" duties as postgraduate study coordinator, she...
Innovations abound at Woordfees 2020
The Toyota SU Woordfees not only launched their programme for next year's festival on Monday (18 November), but also announced a number of innovations. There is a new theme, logo, sponsor and programme segments. The festival will be help...
SU facilitates creation of Lückhoff Living Museum, 50 years after forced removal
In 1969, as a result of the Group Areas Act of 1950, learners from the Lückhoff School in Banhoek Road, Stellenbosch, were forced to vacate their beloved school and relocate to the new Lückhoff School in Idas Valley, some carrying their...
Prof Hester Klopper receives prestigious international award
Prof Hester Klopper, Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Strategy and Internationalisation at Stellenbosch University (SU) has been honoured with the Dorothy Ford Buschmann Presidential Award for her exceptional contributions to nursing and global...