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SU supports human rights
Every year, Stellenbosch University commemorates Human Rights Day on 21 March with the rest of the country as part of the institution's commitment to the South African Bill of Rights and consequently the right to human dignity, equality...
Multilingualism discussed at SAALT Conference
The South African Association of Language Teaching (SAALT) hosted its annual conference in Pretoria at the Time Square Maslow Hotel in Menlyn, Pretoria, from 19-21 st June. This year's theme was “Advancing multilingualism – mining the...
Matie researcher wants more cat fleas
Most people visit their local animal welfare association only when they want to adopt a new kitten or puppy. Not Dr Luther van der Mescht. He goes to visit in search of fleas. To be precise, cat fleas. He is working on a comprehensive...
Why are the constitutional rights not a reality in the country? - Prof Sandy Liebenberg
The reality for many South Africans remains one of poverty and social exclusion. Why are the constitutional rights not a reality in the country? The reasons are in a complex mixture of factors, says Prof Sandy Liebenberg, Distinguished...
Polymer scientist receives international lifetime achievement award
Prof Harald Pasch, distinguished professor and holder of the SASOL Research Chair in Analytical Polymer Science at Stellenbosch University (SU), has received international recognition “for his massive contributions to the development of...
SU plans to expand Innovus within Stellenbosch Smart City
Stellenbosch University's vision to be Africa's leading research-intensive university, globally recognised as excellent, inclusive and innovative, a place where knowledge is advanced in service of society, is set to receive a major boost...
PhD Student receives prestigious fellowship
A prestigious fellowship by the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) has been awarded to PhD Economics Student Martina Mchenga of the Graduate School of Economic and Management Sciences at Stellenbosch University (SU). ODI's fellowship...
SU food scientists, wine researchers benefit from donation by PA and Alize Malan Memorial Trust
The activities of two departments of the Faculty of AgriSciences have received financial support from the PA and Alize Malan Memorial Trust. It supports the efforts of the Department of Food Sciences to investigate the use of ultraviolet...
Research hailed as a “game changer” for pincushion flower industry
The overseas flower market pays a premium for long-stemmed pincushions without any curvature, insects or signs of disease. To deliver such flowers are easier said than done. Depending on the cultivar, South African fynbos farmers are...
SPL wins most innovative training program in South Africa - at LGSETA Achievers Awards
The Local Government Seta nominated the Stellenbosch University’s School of Public Leadership (SPL) for the most innovative training program in South Africa. At the Achievers award on Tuesday 12 March, Dr Harlan Cloete received the award on...