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International Women’s Day: Female early-career academics in Africa need more mentoring opportunities
Climbing the higher education ladder isn't always easy for Africa's female early-career academics. They're often hamstrung by a lack of mentoring, research funding, and by balancing work and family life. This is according to Dr Phyllis...
International Women’s Day: Ending bias and discrimination against women
On Tuesday 8 March, we celebrate International Women's Day. In opinion pieces for the media, experts at Stellenbosch University focus on key issues that we must address to end the persistent bias and discrimination against women. Click on...
Prominent microbiome scientist, Thulani Makhalanyane, joins Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch University welcomes internationally renowned microbiome researcher Thulani Makhalanyane, who joins the University today (1 November) to take up a joint position as Professor in the Department of Microbiology and the School of...
CapeNature and career opportunities in Conservation Science
Dr Ernst Baard, Executive Director: Conservation Operations of CapeNature, gave an overview of career options in conservation science to the BScHons-students in the Department of Botany and Zoology on Friday, 4 March 2022. CapeNature is...
Inspiring collaboration on the continent
SU International's Centre for Collaboration in Africa (CCA) strengthens ties between Stellenbosch University and its partner institutions across Africa through bilateral agreements, diverse thematic research networks, student and staff...
Faculty of Law set to celebrate 101 years
The Faculty of Law is celebrating 101 years with a special Centenary Reunion Weekend jam-packed with a stellar series of activities. Alumni and staff are invited to return to their intellectual home and reminisce about their student days...
Department of Forest and Wood Science hosts NTE delegation
It was great hosting the delegation from NTE who visited the department for an afternoon of intensive discussions, ranging from appropriate technologies for small growers through to wood processing and wood chemistry. NTE are based in...
Rector to lead Maties in Cape Town Cycle Tour
Prof Wim de Villiers, Rector and Vice-Chancellor, is once again showing his support for Matie students. On Sunday, 13 March 2022, Prof De Villiers will lead a team of 32 alumni, staff, students and friends of the University, in the109 km...
Women’s health takes centre stage at social impact initiative
Nearly 120 women from the community of Bishop Lavis in Cape Town attended a Women's Health and Wellness Day in February, themed 'Spread the Word', hosted by the Division of Health Systems and Public Health in the Department of Global Health...
World Kidney Day: More resources needed to increase access to life-saving kidney replacement therapy
On Thursday 10 March, we celebrate World Kidney Day. In an opinion piece for Health24, Dr Yazied Chothia (Division of Nephrology) writes that since access to kidney replacement therapy is limited and treatment rates are very low in South...