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From mathematics to building ocean wave prediction models in New Zealand
“Be a critical thinker! Don't accept or easily assume. Look for the proof and learn how to build logical conclusions and arguments." – Dr Christo Rautenbach, MSc-graduate in applied mathematics (2009) from Stellenbosch University, and two...
Solving technical challenges for the mining industry
“The biggest joy I get from my work is when people from different mining disciplines sit together and manage to solve some of the technical challenges facing the mining company." Byron Diergaard works for Sasol as a Chief Geologist and is...
Tygerberg’s new stroke care firing on all cylinders
With its unique approach and dedicated team of healthcare workers, the new stroke unit at Tygerberg Hospital is already making great strides in helping to address South Africa's stroke burden. Research indicates that dedicated care units...
CAF training initiative advances research
The annual training initiative of the Central Analytical Facilities (CAF) at Stellenbosch University took place from 19-23 June. Thirteen workshops were presented and more than hundred researchers, students and people from industry all over...
ABSA invests R5m in a Scholarship Programme for Maties in 2017
A generous investment of R5 million from Absa Bank into a Scholarship Programme at Stellenbosch University (SU) is set to benefit talented and deserving students in need of bursaries in 2017. At a cheque handover ceremony on the...
PhD study highlights inadequacies in Care Dependency Grant for disabled children
The Care Dependency Grant (CDG) for children with disabilities in South Africa is insufficient to meet the needs of these children and to ensure the social protection of their families. For families with minimal or no other income, the CDG...
Tolerance crucial in a democracy
Should we tolerate everything people say or do? Does tolerance imply that we have to accept or tolerate things with which we disagree profoundly? Are there limits to the controversies that we are prepared to tolerate? These were some of the...
Socially-integrated engineering research to positively impact fire management in informal settlements
Stellenbosch University's fire engineering research unit, led by Dr Richard Walls, has received a grant of R4.3m from the UK based, Engineering and Physical Science Research Council (EPSRC). The unit is collaborating with the University of...
Snake fang study brings new insights
In a study recently published in The Royal Society Biology Letters, scientists show that the structural changes associated with the formation of the venom-conducting canal in snake fangs do not appear to be associated with an increase in...
International conference draws world’s leading gender scholars
A number of high profile academics from across the world specialising in gender politics are at Stellenbosch University (SU) this week to participate in a conference on Gender, Politics and the State. The conference is hosted by the...