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Dr Luthando Tiya photographed at the Coetzenburg Centre on the Stellenbosch campus where he received his doctorate in pharmacology.

Awards and milestones

From forensics to farms: Dr Tiya’s mission to protect communities against pesticides

Moving from DNA analysis in forensics to studying the impact of pesticides on farm workers may seem unusual – but for Dr Luthando Tiya, it was a natural next...

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For Taswell Mabutha, a lifelong dream was realised when he heard the news that he had been accepted to study at Stellenbosch University (SU).

Awards and milestones

Taswell Mabutha overcomes the odds to achieve an honours degree

For Taswell Mabutha, a lifelong dream was realised when he heard the news that he had been accepted to study at Stellenbosch University (SU). Diagnosed with...

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Dr Kevin Naude, a first-generation graduate, reflects on a near-decade academic path from SciMathUS to medicine.

Awards and milestones

A quiet childhood dream propelled Dr Kevin Naude to success

For as long as he can remember, Dr Kevin Naude fostered an unspoken dream: the idea that he might one day become a doctor. Now, nearly a decade after first...

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Amy Michau proves impossible goals are achievable.

Awards and milestones

Showjumping champion earns her degree while conquering world cup arenas

Before she enters the arena, Amy Michau, a showjumper champion and now Stellenbosch University (SU) graduate, is petrified.  But the moment she and her horse...

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Just weeks after being announced a recipient of the coveted Rhodes Scholarship, Kerry Porrill was awarded Stellenbosch University’s top honour – the Chancellor’s Medal (2025).

Awards and milestones

Brilliant mathematics achiever honoured with SU’s prestigious Chancellor’s Medal

Just weeks after being announced a recipient of the coveted Rhodes Scholarship, Kerry Porrill was awarded Stellenbosch University’s top honour – the Chancellor...

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Media release

SU to cap one of youngest doctors in SA

On 11 December, 21-year-old David Obagbuwa will graduate with an MBChB from Stellenbosch University (SU), becoming one of the youngest medical doctors to...

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A set of triplets, Kirsten, Liam and Ivan Pietersen graduated from SU with flying colours in three distinct fields.

Media release

Triple success as Pietersen triplets graduate

Stellenbosch University (SU) celebrates a notable moment during graduation week when two members of a set of triplets follow in the footsteps of the other...

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Chris Otto photographed at the graduation ceremony in the Coetzenburg Centrre where he was awarded an honorary doctorate.

Institutional news

SU awards honorary doctorate to renowned entrepreneur, social justice champion

Stellenbosch University (SU) awarded an honorary doctorate to renowned South African entrepreneur and social justice champion Chris Otto at its December...

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Dyan Buis photographed with his Master’s degree at the Coetzenburg Athletics Stadium in Stellenbosch.

Education

Former Paralympic gold medallist bags Master’s degree

Discipline. Resilience. Perseverance.

These qualities have taken former Paralympic gold medallist and world champion athlete Dyan Buis from the small town of...

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Dr Joy Petersen’s doctoral research uncovers how first-generation students developed agency and intellectual virtues amid the disruptions of Covid-19.

Media release

Pandemic ignites transformative scholarly journey for Dr Joy Petersen

When Dr Joy Petersen considered doing a doctoral study, she imagined her research would focus on mentoring. As First-Year Student Experience Coordinator and...

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Colin Deiner photographed with Profs Wikus van Niekerk (Faculty of Engineering) and Deresh Ramjugernath (Rector and Vice-Chancellor) at graduation ceremony where he was awarded the an honorary doctorate.

Institutional news

SU honours internationally recognised disaster-management and response expert

The Western Cape provincial government’s Chief Director: Disaster Management and Fire and Rescue Services, Colin Deiner, received an honorary doctorate from...

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Haajir September and her mother, Zubeida

Media release

For SU graduate Haajir September, setbacks are detours, not dead ends

Like so many learners, the Covid-19 pandemic robbed Haajir September of a memorable matric year. Lockdown meant no matric ball, no normal school routine and...

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