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Communication from Council (meeting of 18 June 2018)
The Stellenbosch University (SU) Council approved a new vision and strategic framework for the institution at its second scheduled meeting for the year, on Monday 18 June 2018. The constant change in higher education requires a suitable...
Law clinic asks for tampon tax to fall
The Stellenbosch University (SU) Law Clinic made a written submission to National Treasury to include feminine hygiene products on the list of zero-rated VAT items. This comes shortly after an announcement by National Treasury to review...
New SU Council members and officials elected
The Stellenbosch University (SU) Council has a new deputy chairperson with the election of Mr Ainsley Moos to this position at its second ordinary meeting for the year, held on Monday (18 June 2018). He succeeds Prof PW van der Walt whose...
New head of department appointed in the Faculty of AgriSciences
Dr Brink van Zyl has been appointed as the new head of department of the University of Stellenbosch's (SU) Department of Animal Sciences. “The agricultural sector needs to be supported by a diverse knowledge base as well as practical and...
Prof Couper recognised for leadership in rural health
Prof Ian Couper, an internationally renowned expert in rural health, had a healthcare leadership award bestowed on him at the 15th World Rural Health Conference. Health professionals from around the world were honoured in New Delhi, India...
Only days to go to apply for studying at Stellenbosch University
Prospective Matie students only have until 30 June 2018 to get their applications in to study at Stellenbosch University (SU). 30 June is also the deadline for applying for accommodation in SU's residences. Stellenbosch University is often...
Spin-out company making its mark in medical industry
Over the years, Stellenbosch University (SU)'s technology transfer company Innovus has helped establish many spin-out companies. One such business is Stellenbosch Nanofiber Company (SNC) formed in 2011. Corporate Communication spoke to its...
Tygerberg campus introduces grey-water system
The Tygerberg campus will shortly be able to use grey water for the flushing of toilets and for irrigation. This saving, together with other water-savvy initiatives, will ensure that the University of Stellenbosch (US) will not be caught...
SU key partner in SA’s first solar-powered desalination project
Stellenbosch University (SU) is one of the key partners in a project to establish South Africa's first solar-powered desalination plant at Witsand in the Southern Cape. The project was initiated by Prof Erwin Schwella from the School of...
Young and innovative PhD student redefining academia
“There is a place in the sun for us all to succeed and achieve our goals. We all have our own pace of success, so keep to yours." This is the advice from Johané Nienkemper-Swanepoel to the youth of today. At only 28 years of age, Johané...