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#WomenofSU: Helping to shift perceptions and (mis-) understandings around sexual violence
Sexual violence diminishes the human dignity of every citizen and wastes the wealth of human potential we have in South Africa. By asking questions about the meanings of sexual attack, Prof Louise du Toit from the Department of Philosophy...
‘Ou Hoofgebou’ artwork to celebrate Constitution
An artwork in celebration of the Constitution of South Africa is being erected at Stellenbosch University's (SU) Ou Hoofgebou (Old Main Building) in Ryneveld Street, Stellenbosch. The installation comprises three separate metal plates...
#WomenofSU: Bringing awareness to disease treatments and strategies
Dr Balindiwe Sishi has always been fascinated about the functioning of the human body, not only when it functions well but also during disease. As a senior lecturer at the Department of Physiological Sciences at Stellenbosch University...
Five SU students pass away
It is with great sadness that Stellenbosch University (SU) has learnt of the passing of five valued persons who were studying at the University. “As a university community we are deeply saddened by the loss of our students, and wish to...
Covid-19 under spotlight at historic FMHS research day
An historic event took place this week at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) when the 64 th Annual Academic Day (AAD), which has been held every year since the faculty was established in 1956, was for the first time hosted...
Donation helps to tackle infectious diseases in Africa
The Division of Infectious Diseases at Stellenbosch University's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) have received a generous donation from the humanitarian organisation, Medicine Sans Frontières (MSF), for the expansion and...
Individual dolphin calls used to estimate population size and movement in the wild
An international team of scientists has succeeded in using the signature whistles of individual bottlenose dolphins off the coast of Namibia to estimate the size of the population and track their movement. The research, led by Stellenbosch...
#WomenofSU: Addressing poverty and health inequalities in Africa
As the world continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, many poorer countries, especially in Africa, are facing immense health inequalities because of poverty and disadvantages affecting communities. For Ronelle Burger, a professor in...
"What’s my superpower? I have Conversion Disorder. Not 'convulsion', CONVERSION. The hidden disability."
“Ooh, is that a group of potentially eligible bachelors? Now's the perfect time to cause some chaos." “Is this that class you failed last year and are desperate to pass this year? There hasn't been a more suitable hour for a little chaos!"...
Successful implementation of NDP hinges on administrative reforms
The National Development Plan (NDP) is a detailed blueprint of how the government wants to eliminate poverty and reduce inequality in South Africa by the year 2030, but its implementation has been lagging. “The NPD can only be implemented...