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Awards and milestones

SU’s website earns global acclaim with prestigious Gold Quill Award

Stellenbosch University (SU) recently received an international Gold Quill Award of Merit from the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC)...
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IsiXhosa book about language in socio-political and social education launched

IsiXhosa book about language in socio-political and social education launched

​ULwimi kwezeMfundo kwiNtlalopolitiko noLuntu

Incwadi yezemfundo ephononongwe ngooGxa kwezemfundo (Peer reviewed academic book) ebhalwe yaze yahlelwa ngesiXhosa...

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A day in the life… Anne Havemann-Serfontein

Opinion and features

A day in the life… Anne Havemann-Serfontein

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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Apply for the Abe Bailey Travel Bursary to visit the UK

Apply for the Abe Bailey Travel Bursary to visit the UK

​​​We are excited to announce that applications are now open for the prestigious Abe Bailey Travel Bursary, which offers third-year students and above, as well...

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Prof Ashraf Kagee releases his third novel, Song of the Slave Girl

Prof Ashraf Kagee releases his third novel, Song of the Slave Girl

Prof Ashraf Kagee of Stellenbosch University's (SU) Psychology Department recently launched his third novel, Song of the Slave Girl, at The Book Lounge in Cape...

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Joint Statement following the 6 – 7 March 2025 Delegation Visit

Joint Statement following the 6 – 7 March 2025 Delegation Visit

​​With the conclusion of a University of Groningen (UG) delegation visit to Stellenbosch University (SU) on 6 and 7 March 2025 including  a successful joint...

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Intentional Assessment for Teacher Education book launched

Intentional Assessment for Teacher Education book launched

​​Dr Zelda Barends and Dr Anthea Jacobs launched their new book Intentional assessment for teacher education in April. This book is more than a publication - it...

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