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Researcher considers why wine smells like ‘wine’
Why does wine smell like 'wine'? This question may appear straightforward, yet the answer has remained unexamined for decades in wine research. Now Dr Samantha Fairbairn has come up with an answer. Dr Fairbairn received her PhD (Wine...
SU doctorate believes museums should foster democratisation
Although some people might think the purpose of a museum is to house old relics, Dr Gera de Villiers believes they have a crucial role in fostering democratisation and showing a community's identity. Dr De Villiers received her PhD degree...
Alberto obtains first Master’s in Disaster Risk Science and Development
Alberto Francioli, a staff member of the Research Alliance for Disaster and Risk Reduction (RADAR), on Thursday (22 March 2018) graduated with the first-ever MPhil in Disaster Risk Science and Development at Stellenbosch University (SU)...
Car crash survivor Mia Wessels graduates against all odds
Car crash survivor Mia Wessels graduates against all odds At the age of 19, Stellenbosch University (SU) student, now alumna, Mia Wessels (31) was involved in a car accident that almost claimed her life. “I remember doctors telling my...
World Social Work Day allows social workers to take a deeper look at their profession
World Social Work Day is celebrated across the globe on 20 March each year. This year, in celebration of the international day of recognition, the Social Work department in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences hosted a talk by Dr...
Sisters both awarded degrees in polymer science
The Harmzen-sisters from Melkbosstrand not only shared the same science teacher at the Bloemhof High School for Girls, but this week they were awarded a PhD- and MSc-degree respectively in polymer science under the supervision of the same...
SU, KU Leuven confer first joint doctorate
The Faculty of Education at Stellenbosch University (SU) on Thursday (22 March 2018) conferred its first-ever joint doctorate. Dr Kurt Schütte received a joint doctorate in Sport Science from SU and one of its oldest partners, the Catholic...
First cohort of Graduate School's Lisa Maskell fellows obtain their PhD degrees
The first cohort of Lisa Maskell fellows consisting of five doctoral students graduated with their PhD degrees on Thursday, 22 March. The Lisa Maskell fellowships are awarded by the Gerda Henkel Foundation in Germany. The fellowship was...
A leading higher-education institution that reaches out inclusively – Rector at Centenary Gala Event
“Stellenbosch University has become a leading higher-education institution that is making a crucial contribution to human development in our country, on our continent and in the rest of the world. Our graduates are well qualified and they...
SciMathUS success at SU graduation
The Science and Mathematics at Stellenbosch University (SciMathUS) programme has once again delivered successful results at this year's graduation ceremony. The programme, which is presented by the Stellenbosch University Centre for...