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Global experts in Cape Town to probe changing HIV/AIDS epidemic
HIV/AIDS experts from five continents across the world will be in Cape Town, South Africa, from 13-15 November 2017 to probe the dynamics of a changing HIV/AIDS epidemic and to address issues related to prevention, treatment and care. The...
USAf response to the release of the “Fees Commission” report
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SU physiologist elected onto IUPS board
Prof Faadiel Essop from the Department of Physiological Sciences at SU has been invited by the International Union for Physiological Sciences (IUPS) to serve on its Board of the General Assembly (BGA) for the 2017-2021 term. The IUPS was...
Targeting type 2 diabetes
Diabetes is now South Africa's third leading cause of death after heart disease and HIV/AIDS. Its causes are complex, and to combat it researchers need to better understand the interplay of multiple genes in combination with environmental...
International recognition for SU computer scientist
The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) announced Prof Willem Visser from Stellenbosch University as one of a select group of distinguished members for his outstanding contribution to the field of computing and information technology...
Innovation in science teaching at SoTL 2017
The Faculty of Science had a total of 12 presentations at the annual Stellenbosch Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) conference this year, with earth sciences lecturer Dr Bjorn von der Heyden receiving the runner-up prize for the...
Those with information have power – Prof Joseph Stiglitz
Those who control the information in today's information economy also have more power, said Professor Joseph Stiglitz, University Professor at Columbia University and also a fellow at the Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study (STIAS)...
Dean's Advisory Committee on Transformation – a brief update
Dean's Advisory Committee on Transformation – a brief update on progress As you will be aware, the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) is committed to building an inclusive and welcoming environment where all students and staff...
Lifestyle changes key in curbing diabetes
Today (7 April 2016) is World Health Day with a special focus on diabetes. In an opinion piece published in Cape Times, Prof Faadiel Essop of the Department of Physiological Sciences at Stellenbosch University offers some advice on how to...
Varsity athletes impress in Stellenbosch
Thursday's Varsity Athletics final in Stellenbosch served as the perfect curtain-raiser for the SA Senior Track and Field Championships as athletes gave the crowd a taste of what they can expect next week. The country's top athletes will be...