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Research can help relieve chronic pain
A researcher at Stellenbosch University (SU) has developed a set of evidence-based guidelines that will improve the treatment of chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMSP), specifically in the South African context. CMSP has a negative impact on...
Social media: building bridges between different worlds
The following article by Stellenbosch University Rector and Vice-Chancellor Prof Wim de Villiers was published by University World News recently. It is based on his input for a panel discussion on "Safe spaces – university culture wars" at...
Social media: building bridges between different realities
The following article by Stellenbosch University Rector and Vice-Chancellor Prof Wim de Villiers was published by University World News recently. It is based on his input for a panel discussion on "Safe spaces – university culture wars" at...
SU again improves its position on QS rankings for universities
Stellenbosch University (SU) again improved its position on the QS World University Ranking 2017/18. SU is now second in South Africa after it was placed third in the 2016/17 rankings. SU is now in position 361 on the rankings after it was...
Programme for Chamber Music Festival 2017 announced
The 14 th Stellenbosch International Chamber Music Festival will run from 30 June to 9 July at the Stellenbosch Konservatorium. The Konservatorium is the home of the Department of Music at Stellenbosch University and the SICMF is surely one...
Concrete as Structural Engineering Material Short Course
UCM members Wibke de Villiers and Riaan Combrinck presented and helped arrange a CPD short course on concrete as structural engineering material. The course was held at Stias in Stellenbosch on the 12 th of May. Other presenters included...
Course in Minimal Access Gynaecological Surgery in full swing
Launched in April 2016, the new MPhil degree in Minimal Access Gynaecological Surgery (MAGS) is in full swing. And, according to programme coordinator Dr Viju Thomas, the first fellow is making great progress. This innovative programme is...
Only days to go to apply for studying at SU
Prospective Matie students only have until 30 June 2017 to get their applications in to study at Stellenbosch University (SU). 30 June is also the deadline for applying for accommodation in SU's residences. Stellenbosch University is rated...
UCM acquires Rheometer
The UCM recently purchased an ICAR Rheometer from Germann Instruments to the value of R 340 000. Rheology provides a more scientific measure of concrete's suitability for casting and compaction procedures compared to the traditional slump...
Tertiary qualification remains a key to meaningful employment, Universities SA assures on Youth Day
In a statement released today (15 June), Universities SA (USAf) said the first quarter findings of Statistics South Africa's (SSA) Quarterly Labour Force Survey corroborates their belief that tertiary education is an enabler of social...