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Stellenbosch University’s approach to decolonising the curriculum
At the University of Stellenbosch, a curriculum renewal project will lead to the "decolonising" of at least 10 academic programmes, including medicine and law. Prof Schoonwinkel highlights SU’ approach to decolonising the curriculum in an...
Physical exercise benefits the body and brain
We are well aware of the benefits of exercise to your physical health – it helps to control your weight, lowers your risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes, and even protects against some types of cancer. Now scientific evidence is also...
SU trailblazer on her way to her PhD
Stellenbosch University (SU) student Nomzamo Ntombela is without a doubt a trailblazer. She is a first generation university graduate, was the first black woman to be elected as Chairperson of the SU Student Representative Council in 2017...
Wine biotechnology doctoral student touches lives
In his matric year, a volunteer teacher walked the extra mile to inspire and assist Ricardo Smart to become the first member of his family to enter university. These days Smart is a PhD student in wine biotechnology at Stellenbosch...
SUNFin achieves its first milestone!
The SUNFin Implementation Project achieved its first milestone with the completion of the Cloud Process Alignment (CPA) workshops in June. The SUNFin project team, comprising representatives from Finance, Information Technology, HR...
Mpendulo Cele receives top honours as best MSc student at SU
Stellenbosch University's top MSc student for 2020, Mr Mpendulo Cele (25), praised his teachers at Zwelethu High School and the Kutlwanong Center of Mathematics and Science in Umlazi for helping him to enjoy and excel at Mathematics and...
Several factors still impede true and lasting reconciliation
Wednesday (16 December) is Reconciliation Day. In an opinion piece for News24, Dr Chris Jones (Unit for Moral Leadership) writes that to achieve a more united and reconciled future that so many South Africans want, we'll have to uphold and...
Long journey to PhD in mathematics for former Westridge learner
When Dr Lesley Wessels walked over the stage this week to receive her doctoral degree in mathematics, it will be the end of a long journey that started when she was still a learner at Westridge Senior Secondary School in Mitchell's Plain...
Life-changing medical condition did not stop SU graduate achieving his dream
When Stellenbosch University (SU) graduate, Karabo Makhanya was diagnosed with a life-changing medical condition in 2017, he decided that no matter what happened he would carry on and complete his studies. On Wednesday 16 December 2020...
No challenge too big for SU graduate and Paralympic athlete
“Don’t be scared to take on challenges ‘above’ your capabilities if it is something you believe in. Yes, it is not going to come easy, but if you commit to it and stay true to yourself, you will have the resilience to persevere through...