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Shock and outrage at murder of SU worker
“We are shocked and saddened. The fact that this murder occurred despite the current focus on gender-based violence in our country adds to our outrage,” Stellenbosch University Rector and Vice-Chancellor Prof Wim de Villiers said in...
SU horticulturists now also learn about subtropical fruits
For the first time in the history of Stellenbosch University's Department of Horticultural Science, third-year BScAgric students majoring in Horticulture can learn more about the cultivation and marketing of subtropical fruits such as...
Deciduous fruit industry honours SU alumnus Sheila Storey
An alumnus of Stellenbosch University and the Faculty of AgriSciences, Sheila Storey, was among those whose outstanding contribution to the sector was honoured at the 44th annual gala evening of the South African deciduous fruit industry...
Gertrud Meissner Award for TB researcher
Professor Grant Theron of the FMHS' Division of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics recently received the Gertrud Meissner Award from the European Society for Mycobacteriology. This is an annual award which is given to scientists doing...
Multiple factors leading to child murders in Western Cape
More children are being killed in the Western Cape than in any other province in South Africa. In 2017 and 2018 alone, 279 children were murdered in the province according to police statistics. “One of the reasons why the Western Cape has...
Dr Therina Theron now leads the way for SADC research and innovation management
Dr Therina Theron, Senior Director: Research and Innovation at the Division for Research Development (DRD), has taken up yet another challenge as part of her endeavours to enhance capacity within the higher education research management...
Goldfield residence gets state-of-the-art dining hall
Students at Goldfields residence will be able to enjoy a new state-of-the-art, halal dining hall from 16 October. Goldfields residence head, Renee Hector-Kannemeyer says the dining hall named Sada Ohms, a Khoisan word meaning 'our...
Uncovering common ancestry at annual SU e’Bosch Heritage Lecture
The aim of this year's Stellenbosch University e'Bosch Heritage Lecture was to provide insights to help people see their common origins from the perspective of their genes. The theme of the lecture, which was held at the Stellenbosch...
Acceptance of Sign Language as official 12th language improves communication for deaf teacher
Sign Language was accepted as South Africa's 12th official language on 19 July. Ilze Aaron, the first deaf student graduating at the Faculty of Education in 2021, is excited about the acceptance of Sign Language. “To have Sign...
#Researchforimpact: Investigating health services
The Centre for Health Systems and Services Research and Development (CHSSRD) aims to provide a platform for health systems and services research and development within the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) and other SU...