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Your journey starts here: SU launches Maties Driving Academy

For many students, learning to drive sits patiently on the “I’ll get to it” life list - somewhere in between exams, assignments and everything else university...
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From friends to founders – The Immobazyme founding story

The founding story of Immobazyme is deeply rooted in connection, curiosity and a shared passion for science. Dominic Nicholas, Ethan Hunter and Nick Enslin, now...

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Pioneering real-time microbial analysis: The BioTrac story with Dr. Kyle Klopper

Dr. Kyle Klopper co-founded the Stellenbosch University (SU) spin-out company, BioTrac Systems, towards the end of 2023. The journey began at SU where Dr...

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Understanding and Managing Conflicts of Interests in the University Context

Understanding and Managing Conflicts of Interests in the University Context

In today’s fast-paced academic environment, conflicts of interest are not just inevitable, they are a sign of a thriving and innovative ecosystem. As University...

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Wessel and Dominique of Urobo Biotech Addresses Global Climate Challenges

Dominic-Rocher- Wessel and Dominique of Urobo Biotech Addresses Global Climate Challenges

Wessel Myburgh and Dominique Rocher, CEO and COO of Urobo Biotech, respectively, are the two young minds heading up this Stellenbosch University spinout that...

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Empowering Entrepreneurship and Growth: The Story of Factory 209

Driving Entrepreneurial and Sustainable Innovations in South Africa

Factory 209 (Pty) Ltd (F209), wholly owned by Stellenbosch University (SU), was established...

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GreenX Engineering Enables Energy Efficiency for Schools in the Western Cape

Dr. Jason Samuels is a dynamic, energetic, and dedicated engineer and researcher with a PhD in energy usage of South African school buildings. After completing...

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