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Diverse musicians and contributed talents… Creating an orchestra that is greater than the sum of the parts
A large research-led University requires the collaboration of many colleagues and students within the organisation as well local and even international external stakeholders. Some business schools use symphony orchestras to demonstrate...
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...
FMHS produces first PhD in Orthopaedic Surgery
History was made this year when Dr Reggie King became the first person in the FMHS to receive his PhD in Orthopaedic Surgery. King (39) – a practicing private orthopaedic surgeon with the Spine Centre - said he was thrilled and proud of his...
Scanning Electron Microscopy applications in Earth Sciences
Many geological samples contain a variety of phases. Some of these phases are not easily distinguishable using a backscattering electron detector (BSD). In this case, Energy Dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX) and/or Wave dispersive analysis...
Chancellor's Awards for 2019
A distinguishing feature of institutions with an ethos of excellence is that they offer various levels and forms of recognition for excellent performance. SU does this by means of, among others, our annual Chancellor's Awards for personnel...
Understanding Bat-Borne Viruses: CERI's Monthly Seminar Highlights One Health Approach
The threat of bat-borne viruses in Southern Africa continues to be a major concern for public health and wildlife conservation. In a bid to shed light on this critical issue, the Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation ( CERI)...
SciMathUS offers a second chance at achieving dreams
A second chance, coupled with hard work and the determination to succeed, has seen Phumeza Gova, a beneficiary of the SciMathUS programme, take to the stage twice during Stellenbosch University's December 2019 Graduation Week. Gova was...
First female CEO of the JSE speaks at alumni event
Nicky Newton-King, the first woman CEO in the 132-year history of the Johannesburg Stock exchange (JSE), was the special guest at the annual event for alumni and graduates of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences on Monday, 9...
Double USSA win for Maties Water Polo
A fiercely contested USSA Water Polo final between neighbouring rivals UCT and Maties Sport culminated in victory for the Stellenbosch University host side, with both the men's and women's teams taking the titles. Maties won the women's...
Search for new drugs motivates Malawian biochemist’s doctoral studies
An interest in the discovery of new drugs to combat the scourge of infectious diseases in Malawi, has inspired Dr Collins Edward Jana since 2008 to persist in his efforts to finally obtain a PhD in Biochemistry from Stellenbosch University...