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Democracy under pressure as populism rises

Lindsay Gurnell is currently pursuing a master’s degree in political science at SU. She is particularly interested in political behaviour and democratic...
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Global experts rally for stronger dragonfly conservation action

Global experts rally for stronger dragonfly conservation action

​Dragonflies are natural sentinels of our freshwater resources, signalling the health of aquatic ecosystems. To ensure the long-term survival of these insects...

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A day in the life… Candice Egan

A day in the life… Candice Egan

​Published in May to commemorate Workers' Day, our annual #dayinthelife series spotlights our staff at Stellenbosch University (SU). This year, we highlight...

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SU takes bull by the horns with study on regenerative wine farming

SU takes bull by the horns with study on regenerative wine farming

​​​​​Next time you drive along Bottelary Road outside Stellenbosch, keep an eye out: you may just catch a glimpse of cattle grazing among the vineyard rows at H...

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Prof Karl Storbeck highlights role of steroid hormones in human health and disease

Prof Karl Storbeck highlights role of steroid hormones in human health and disease

​​Prof Karl Storbeck from the Department of Biochemistry in the Faculty of Science at Stellenbosch University delivered his inaugural lecture on Tuesday 20 May...

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A day in the life… Viwe Benxa

A day in the life… Viwe Benxa

​​Published in May to commemorate Workers' Day, our annual #dayinthelife series spotlights our staff at Stellenbosch University (SU). This year, we highlight...

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