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and our exceptional people.

Eben Mouton

Awards and milestones

Celebrating Mr Eben Mouton's leadership and service

As Mr Eben Mouton, Senior Director: Business Management, retires at the end of March, Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences...
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Olivia Matshabane

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SU’s Matshabane becomes first South African to receive IBRO Rising Star Award

A Stellenbosch University researcher focusing on the ethical priorities surrounding emerging neurotechnologies for neuropsychiatric conditions in Africa has...

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Dr Florence de Vries

Awards and milestones

Knowledge as a meadow of wildflowers: Florence de Vries’ doctorate blossoms in tribute and triumph

Some achievements in life require the observer to pause, reflect, and then express profound appreciation. Florence de Vries’ PhD in Philosophy (Journalism)...

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Network

Awards and milestones

VALIDATE Network celebrates major milestone with 1000th member

The VALIDATE Network has reached a significant milestone, welcoming its 1000th member. This achievement is a testament to the growing global commitment to...

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FMHS 70th

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70 years of impact – celebrating our legacy

Seventy years ago, Stellenbosch University brought about a vision to create a place where the advancement of human health became the foundation on which...

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Novel Chegou

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Prof Chegou elected as fellow of African Academy of Sciences

Prof Novel Chegou of Stellenbosch University’s recently created Division of Immunology, which he currently leads as acting head, has been elected as a Fellow of...

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Dr Sue Purchase accepts the Karel Styblo Public Health Prize on behalf of the Desmond Tutu TB Centre.

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Desmond Tutu TB Centre honoured with international public health award

The Desmond Tutu TB Centre (DTTC) was recently awarded the 2025 Karel Styblo Union Public Health Prize, providing much-needed encouragement for the Centre to...

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