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Talented jeweller transforms fascinating cultural insights into a PhD
As Dr Bongani Tendai Percy Mashange donned his doctoral gown on Monday to receive a PhD, he became the first visual arts student at Stellenbosch University (SU) to have his master's dissertation upgraded to a PhD. Excelling academically...
Philanthropist, award-winning novelist receive honorary doctorates from SU
Stellenbosch University (SU) honoured philanthropist and entrepreneur Wendy Ackerman and award-winning novelist and playwright Damon Galgut at its December graduation. Ackerman received the degree Doctor of Philosophy, honoris causa, and...
Stormers’ hooker earns new ‘cap’ as he graduates from Stellenbosch University
Because of his on-field commitments, it has taken Stormers hooker, JJ (Jean-Jacques) Kotze, six years to complete his BSc Physiotherapy degree at Stellenbosch University (SU). But this year he will receive his degree, albeit in absentia as...
Master’s study brings us closer to safer, reversible male contraception
A new study at Stellenbosch University (SU) shows that a safer, more effective, and reversible contraceptive for men is within reach. Kyla Raoult, who obtained her master's degree in Polymer Science at SU's December graduation on Tuesday...
Mathematics 'queen' from Helderberg awarded SU's coveted Chancellor's Medal
Dubbed the “Queen of Mathematics" when at Parel Vallei High School in Somerset West, maths whizz Danielle Kleyn has been named the winner of Stellenbosch University's prestigious Chancellor's Medal for 2024. Kleyn received the medal...
SU project aims to alleviate water shortage
Microbiologists from Stellenbosch University (SU) are piloting innovative rainwater harvesting technologies in the area to alleviate the pressure on municipal water delivery. Sprawled across the slopes of Papegaaiberg lies Enkanini with its...
Miraculous interventions after horror crash lead to a PhD for SU academic
Upon graduation, academics sometimes describe the arduous process of having completed a PhD as a “miracle". But when Dr Chris Jurgens, a civil engineering lecturer at Stellenbosch University (SU), received his PhD this week, he...
Researchers launch clinical trial testing a new promising preeclampsia drug
Stellenbosch University has commenced a groundbreaking clinical trial targeting preeclampsia, a life-threatening pregnancy complication that claims thousands of lives globally each year. On November 13, researchers at the Preeclampsia...
2024 Annual Report of the School of Accountancy
We are thrilled and honoured to present the 2024 Annual Report of the School of Accountancy! Explore the report on our website. Direct link to report (PDF) This year’s report is centred on the profound social impact of accountancy...
Telecoms business leader receives honorary doctorate in Engineering from Stellenbosch University
Technology entrepreneur and investor Strive Masiyiwa, a pioneer of the mobile telecommunications sector in Africa, received an honorary doctorate in Engineering from Stellenbosch University (SU) on 10 December 2024. The visionary leader has...