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Talented jeweller transforms fascinating cultural insights into a PhD
As Dr Bongani Tendai Percy Mashange donned his doctoral gown on Monday to receive a PhD, he became the first visual arts student at Stellenbosch University (SU) to have his master's dissertation upgraded to a PhD. Excelling academically...
Philanthropist, award-winning novelist receive honorary doctorates from SU
Stellenbosch University (SU) honoured philanthropist and entrepreneur Wendy Ackerman and award-winning novelist and playwright Damon Galgut at its December graduation. Ackerman received the degree Doctor of Philosophy, honoris causa, and...
Stormers’ hooker earns new ‘cap’ as he graduates from Stellenbosch University
Because of his on-field commitments, it has taken Stormers hooker, JJ (Jean-Jacques) Kotze, six years to complete his BSc Physiotherapy degree at Stellenbosch University (SU). But this year he will receive his degree, albeit in absentia as...
Master’s study brings us closer to safer, reversible male contraception
A new study at Stellenbosch University (SU) shows that a safer, more effective, and reversible contraceptive for men is within reach. Kyla Raoult, who obtained her master's degree in Polymer Science at SU's December graduation on Tuesday...
Mathematics 'queen' from Helderberg awarded SU's coveted Chancellor's Medal
Dubbed the “Queen of Mathematics" when at Parel Vallei High School in Somerset West, maths whizz Danielle Kleyn has been named the winner of Stellenbosch University's prestigious Chancellor's Medal for 2024. Kleyn received the medal...
Miraculous interventions after horror crash lead to a PhD for SU academic
Upon graduation, academics sometimes describe the arduous process of having completed a PhD as a “miracle". But when Dr Chris Jurgens, a civil engineering lecturer at Stellenbosch University (SU), received his PhD this week, he...
Researchers launch clinical trial testing a new promising preeclampsia drug
Stellenbosch University has commenced a groundbreaking clinical trial targeting preeclampsia, a life-threatening pregnancy complication that claims thousands of lives globally each year. On November 13, researchers at the Preeclampsia...
Business ethics and compliance get a boost at SU with two new appointments
Stellenbosch University (SU) recently appointed a Business Ethics Officer, Lindokuhle Sibiya , in the newly established Business Ethics Office. A new Compliance Officer, Tlotliso Molefi , was also appointed towards the end of last year...
Prof Baatjes turns birthday celebration into student bursary drive
The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences' (FMHS) Vice Dean: Learning and Teaching, Prof Karin Baatjes, is serious about education. So serious, in fact, that she not only walks the talk, she runs it. Her annual Birthday for Bursaries...
Prof Jansen helps turn the tide at struggling school
At the beginning of 2024, Crestway High School in Retreat was making headlines for all the wrong reasons. With a dismal matric pass rate, it was the Western Cape's worst-performing school. Things seemed bleak, with the school plagued by...