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Democracy faces growing strain as institutions weaken and trust erodes

Dr Sishuwa Sishuwa is a senior lecturer in the Department of History at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. His research focuses on the political history...
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Decades of Service: Drieka Lawrence, the Heartbeat of the Dean’s Office

Decades of Service: Drieka Lawrence, the Heartbeat of the Dean’s Office

With over three decades of uninterrupted service at the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at Stellenbosch University, staff can hardly imagine the...

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Engaging with SU Partners

Engaging with SU Partners

​​Stellenbosch University (SU) is proud to maintain global partnerships and to participate in some of the world's leading higher education networks. Engaging...

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Celebrating Women: “Because of them, we can”

Celebrating Women: “Because of them, we can”

This Women's Month, the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) at Stellenbosch University celebrates the brilliant, brave, and compassionate women who...

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Case of meningitis at Stellenbosch University

Case of meningitis at Stellenbosch University

​Dear colleagues and students Please find below an important University statement for your information: Case of meningitis at Stellenbosch University

The health...

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Micro refugia could be key to survival of insect populations

Micro refugia could be key to survival of insect populations

​​​Microclimates – as opposed to large-scale regional or even global scale macroclimate models – may hold the key to offsetting the negative impacts of extreme...

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You've got yourself a deal

You've got yourself a deal

​We have negotiated some great benefits and discounts for Maties alumni in the Global North. Take a look below, and enjoy!   

Alumni to benefit from new SACCUK...

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