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PERIPERIi U teaches and talks about disaster risk reduction
The PERIPERI U consortium has had a busy start to 2021 with a month-long online course as well as the launch of a new discussion series. In February 2021, the PERIPERI U network, for which Stellenbosch University (SU) provides the...
WWF Living Planet Report: two-thirds decline in wildlife populations on average since 1970
Prof Guy Midgley from Stellenbosch University is one of 125 specialists from around the world who have contributed to the World Wildlife Fund's (WWF) Living Planet Report 2020, published today. Prof Midgley, an internationally...
How pooled testing can increase access to essential laboratory tests in Africa
This article was published on The Conversation on September 3, 2020. Read the original article here . The Covid-19 pandemic tends to conceal other important health issues. One of these is the global target for reducing HIV infections and...
SU researchers contribute to international book on science communication
Two Stellenbosch University (SU) academics Drs Bankole Falade and Marina Joubert from the Centre for Research on Evaluation, Science and Technology (CREST) are co-authors on two chapters in a new book on science communication released on...
Internationalisation continues at SU despite COVID-19
Amid travel bans and social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, universities have had to find innovative ways to remain part of the global knowledge economy and continue their efforts in internationalisation, a vital aspect of higher...
Study looks at role of nurses during Covid-19
Innovative solutions are needed for the continuation of preventative and other primary care services during a pandemic. Simultaneously, infection prevention and control and pandemic preparedness need to be emphasised in undergraduate and...
#Researchforimpact: Approaching climate challenges holistically
Processes that support economic development are now significantly altering the climate, the oceans and land surfaces. Countries have the task of balancing the acceleration of economic growth and transformation with the sustainable use of...
New SRC Chair vows to address student issues
The newly elected Stellenbosch University (SU) Student Representative Council (SRC) Chairperson, Mr Xola Njengele, says he is committed to addressing the pressing issues of Matie students. Njengele is currently completing a Postgraduate...
Good governance is the foundation of a successful nation, says Auditor General
“Good governance is the foundation upon which a successful nation is built. It is not merely a buzzword." These were the words of the Auditor General (AG) of South Africa, Ms Tsakani Maluleke, the guest speaker at the 11 th Annual Frederik...
World Heart Awareness Day 2020
#WorldHeartDay is celebrated annually on 29 September and we, at Campus Health Service, #UseHeart despite the COVID-19 Lockdown to spread the word about what you can do to protect your heart. The theme for 2020 from the World Heart...