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Proper investment, biodiversity stewardship crucial for SA’s ecological infrastructure
Investment in ecological infrastructure (EI) – ecosystems such as mountain catchments, wetlands, coastal dunes and riparian corridors that deliver a range of essential services to humans – is largely driven by the need to protect and...
Three PhD candidates receive prestigious Bongani Mayosi Award
Three PhD candidates at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, recently received the Bongani Mayosi Award, which will enable them to complete their PhDs. Dr Donald Simon from the Division of Molecular Biology...
Dr. Precious Simba – this is the conversation that feminism needs to have with Ubuntu
In 2011, Dr Precious Simba left her job in senior retail management to pursue her passion for inspiring young women from underprivileged backgrounds. She went on to establish the Girls Development Initiative in Bulawayo, an organisation...
An Exploratory type of research to evaluate the impact of a selected ECD centres on immediate families
A global literature search on early childhood development reveals that numerous studies and academic papers have focused on the macro, meso and micro factors deemed necessary for an effective Early Childhood Development (ECD) programme. The...
University of Bath visits SU Division for Learning and Teaching Enhancement (DLTE)
From October 18 to 20, a delegation from the Centre for Teaching and Learning at the University of Bath visited Stellenbosch University. Their visit kicked off with a warm welcome dinner at the historic De Volkskombuis, hosted by Sarah van...
Have your say about intended vaccination rule
On 3 December 2021, SU embarked on a process of public consultation on its intended institutional rule regarding vaccination against COVID-19. The period of public participation will last until 15 January 2022. All stakeholders – including...
Finance division’s structure aligned for SUNFin implementation
The implementation of a new financial system for Stellenbosch University, SUNFin, is one of the largest projects that the institution has undertaken. The new system is replacing the University's 32-year-old financial legacy system, a system...
Communication from Council (meeting of 2 December 2021)
Dear members of the SU community This is my last communiqué as Chair of the Council of Stellenbosch University (SU), a position that I vacated on 2 December 2021. However, since I still chaired our last meeting for the year on that day...
New book wants to help improve health communication in Africa
Health information and communication strategies in Africa can be more effective if they take account of people's religious, traditional and cultural beliefs as well as their socio-economic circumstances. This is one of the key messages of...
Vaccine mandates in South Africa: where are they most needed?
The debate about mandatory vaccines has reached fever pitch as efforts to contain Covid-19 accelerate. Compelling scientific, ethical and legal arguments have been advanced around whether or not people should be forced to be vaccinated...