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UCM acquires Rheometer
The UCM recently purchased an ICAR Rheometer from Germann Instruments to the value of R 340 000. Rheology provides a more scientific measure of concrete's suitability for casting and compaction procedures compared to the traditional slump...
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Tertiary qualification remains a key to meaningful employment, Universities SA assures on Youth Day
In a statement released today (15 June), Universities SA (USAf) said the first quarter findings of Statistics South Africa's (SSA) Quarterly Labour Force Survey corroborates their belief that tertiary education is an enabler of social...
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Understanding random acts of violence
Why do some people commit violent crimes seemingly just for fun? Have they had particularly bad childhoods, or are they in some way "pre-programmed" to simply get their kicks from vicious aggression? In his PhD research, Khethelo Xulu uses...
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Lifesaving both a sport and a lifestyle for Accounting student
Stellenbosch University student Lauren Billson (22) loves the outdoors and while other people might run the other way, this SA lifesaver relishes the challenge of facing sub-10 degree water, massive waves, a flotilla of bluebottles and the...
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SA’s youth face many challenges
On Friday (16 June) we celebrate Youth Day. In opinion pieces published in the media, the following staff members and students from Stellenbosch University focus on some of the pressing challenges facing our youth and what should be done to...
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AgroHub opens at Welgevallen
A new look, new tenants, a new shared vision and a new name. This is the story of the Winter Cereal Building Block 6 on Stellenbosch University's (SU) Welgevallen experimental farm. The building reopened last week after extensive...
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TRU to establish a democracy research node
Over the past few years the state of democracy in South Africa has been increasingly threatened by large scale corruption, mismanagement of state funds and improper governance practices under President Jacob Zuma's leadership. This is...
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Tygerberg’s new stroke care firing on all cylinders
With its unique approach and dedicated team of healthcare workers, the new stroke unit at Tygerberg Hospital is already making great strides in helping to address South Africa's stroke burden. Research indicates that dedicated care units...
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Philosophy can benefit prospective teachers
A firm grasp of key philosophical concepts is important for prospective teachers if they wish to help address pedagogical and societal challenges in their specific contexts. This is one of the key messages of a new book by Dr Nuraan Davids...
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UCM 2017 Vacation Training
An integral part of the B.Eng Civil degree at Stellenbosch University, is the vacation training that the undergraduate students have to undertake over the course of their studies. To this end, the UCM announced a call for applications...