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PanACEA fellowship advances pharmacometric research
“I feel honoured and encouraged". That is how Dr Ahmed Abulfathi, a consultant clinical pharmacologist at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Science's Division of Clinical Pharmacology, described his feelings on learning that he had been...
This is how we can stop violence and rape, says US employees and students
In support of the World Council of Churches's (WCC) worldwide movement, the Gender Unit of the Faculty of Theology at Stellenbosch University, launched its own Thursdays in Black campaign on February 7. The protest movement against all...
Nachega awarded AAS fellowship
Prof Jean Nachega was recently honoured by the African Academy of Science (AAS) when he was accepted as a fellow. Nachega is the Director of the Centre for Infectious Diseases, and an extraordinary professor in the Department of Medicine at...
Faculty launches OPTIMUS enhancement programme
Top undergraduate achievers of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences attended the launch of the OPTIMUS programme for 2019 on Monday afternoon (11 February 2019). The OPTIMUS programme is aimed at providing development...
Pneumonia-causing bacteria lurk in water heater
Bacteria that could cause severe pneumonia (Legionnaires' disease) may be lurking in your water heater or geyser, a new study at Stellenbosch University (SU) found. “Our research highlights the connection between heating regimes (when and...
Determined SU lecturer embarks on ambitious goal to help Deaf daughter
Vanessa Reyneke, a Project Coordinator in the General Linguistics Department at Stellenbosch University, and her husband, Johan, have embarked on the ambitious goal of raising R300 000 to help their two-year old Deaf daughter obtain two...
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...
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...