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Students heeding the call to vaccinate
Stellenbosch University (SU) students are heeding the call to vaccinate, following the recent announcement of the extension of the COVID-19 vaccination programme to persons 18 years and older. More than 300 students have already turned up...
#WomenOfSU: The ethic of care is something that should be practised
Women's ethic of caring for others and the environment has interested Dr Khayaat Fakier's since her student days and is today also her research topic in the Department of Sociology and Social Anthropology at Stellenbosch University. As part...
SU rebranding boosted by engaging workshops
The journey to a new brand identity for SU started more than three years ago and the success of the phased implementation is due to a remarkable team effort lead by the Corporate Communications and Marketing Division. In partnership with...
Women in the workforce: rejuvenation, replenishment and self-care
This article was first published on IOL, read the original article here . OPINION: Many women have been hovering on the fringes of exhaustion, not only from the demands that are placed on them at work and at home, but also from the energy...
#WomenofSU: Disruption of existing cycles of violence needed
Dr Selina Palm wears many hats, including that of an educationalist, a curriculum designer, youth leader, gender equity facilitator, feminist theologian and researcher. These diverse roles are driven by her singular commitment to promote...
Learning facilitators help children with autism spectrum disorder cope in mainstream schools
Learning facilitators play a key role in helping children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) cope in mainstream schools. This is one of the key findings of a recent study at Stellenbosch University (SU). “Learning facilitators are an...
#WomenofSU: Addressing injustices against women in sport
With a research background in gender equity and women's sport and her diligence in reforming the sports space, Dr Nana Adom-Aboagye from Stellenbosch University's Centre for Sport Leadership at Maties Sport has made ground-breaking...
Major skills boost in agri-horticulture for TVET Colleges
Motheo Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College is the first TVET College in South Africa to have established a technology-driven greenhouse tunnel. The objective is to develop the skills of TVET graduates in the agri...
SU’s Dr Katherine de Villiers awarded for outstanding chemical research
For the third time in her academic career as a chemist, Dr Katherine de Villiers (39) has been honoured by the South African Chemical Institute (SACI) for her outstanding contribution to research in this field. Dr De Villiers, a senior...
Getting vaccinated a priority
Dear colleagues and students Getting vaccinated a priority Let me share some feedback from a scheduled meeting of Stellenbosch University's (SU) Institutional Committee for Business Continuity (ICBC) on Friday, 27 August 2021. COVID-19 As...