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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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10 years of Homecoming: Be part of the celebration

10 years of Homecoming: Be part of the celebration

​This year, Stellenbosch University (SU) celebrates a special milestone – its tenth annual Homecoming Weekend, taking place from Thursday 11 September to...

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Reserve bank reveals how to tackle climate-related risks

Reserve bank reveals how to tackle climate-related risks

Deputy Governor of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Fundi Tshazibana and Craig Lemboe Deputy Director at the BER

Deputy Governor of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Fundi Tshazibana unpacked the role of central banks in addressing climate-related risks during a...

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OECD elaborate on key findings of economic survey

OECD elaborate on key findings of economic survey

The Bureau for Economic Research (BER) and the Department of Economics recently hosted a presentation by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and...

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CERI and GIZ launch next phase of genomic surveillance partnership

CERI and GIZ launch next phase of genomic surveillance partnership

​​Establishing robust systems to monitor and analyse genetic information from pathogens helps South Africa to quickly detect and track changes in viruses...

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UVA students study rugby’s role in South Africa at Game Change Summer School

UVA students study rugby’s role in South Africa at Game Change Summer School

​​Sport plays a vital role in building relationships, bridging historical divides, and bringing about social change – and nowhere is this better demonstrated...

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SU student receives prestigious award recognising young doctors

SU student receives prestigious award recognising young doctors

​Final-year MBChB student at Stellenbosch University (SU), Kayla Lourens has been recognised as one of South Africa's top final-year medical students, earning...

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