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USB: Futures Alumni Special Interest Group ‘strenghtens IFR strategy’
Last Friday saw the official launch of the Futures Alumni Special Interest Group (SIG) for alumni of the Futures Studies programmes at the University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB). The event was attended by alumni, including the...
‘Queen Bee syndrome’ in SA workplaces is hampering women’s career growth, says USB lecturer
A new trend in the South African work environment is causing women to not reach their full career potential. "The 'Queen Bee syndrome' is the reluctance of women executives to promote other women," says Dr Babita Mathur-Helm, senior...
Stellenbosch University Earth Sciences: News from the GSSA bulletin
Like all other departments, Stellenbosch is plunging into the business of another promising teaching year. We didn't really report on these things last time, so here is the research news. Profs John Clemens, Alex Kisters and Ian Buick, with...
Forest and Wood Science student scoops second prize in Brazil
Stephen Amiandamhen, a PhD student in theForest and Wood Science Department, was awardedthe second prize of 250 US dollars for oral and posterpresentations at the 59th Society of Wood Science andTechnology (SWST) Convention held in...
A healthy, longer life is a walk in the park
"Walk it off….just a little bit" is the message a Stellenbosch University sport and exercise medicine specialist is spreading for World Move for Health Day, celebrated on 10 May The simple act of walking can help you lose weight, protect...
SU and Volkskerk van Afrika sign agreement
"This signals our continued commitment to our role in society and to what the University can do in terms of redressing our divided past." This was how Prof Wim de Villiers, Rector and Vice-Chancellor of Stellenbosch University (SU)...
Maties dominate South African leg of FameLab competition
Five of the ten finalists in the South African leg of FameLab – one of the biggest science communication competitions in the world – were from Stellenbosch University. During this competition scientists have only three minutes to explain...
Achieving the impossible - inspirational words from Lewis Pugh to the DTTC
World-renowned endurance swimmer, Lewis Pugh, has inspired and encouraged staff from the Desmond Tutu TB Centre (DTTC) at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) at Stellenbosch University (SU) to rise above their challenges and...
Failing support systems cause nurses to fail patients
International Nurses Day is marked on 12 May to honour this group of selfless health professionals that forms the backbone of healthcare systems around the world. The theme for this year's celebration is "Nurses, a force for change –...
Raise another glass or maybe not
Wine and brandy can be heart-healthy, but in some cases they are decidedly not. There's no easy answer when it comes to the possible health benefits of South African wines and brandies, says researcher Dr Dawie van Velden. Over the last few...