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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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SU lecturer’s WOOP25 campaign close to R100 000 fundraising target

SU lecturer’s WOOP25 campaign close to R100 000 fundraising target

With their 600 km cycle challenge completed, Stellenbosch University (SU) lecturer Dr Marietjie Lutz and her team of cyclists have their eyes trained on the...

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Parents concerned about children’s safety en route to school – SU study

Parents concerned about children’s safety en route to school – SU study

​Many parents in the Cape Metropole, especially those in lower-income areas, are deeply concerned about the safety of their children when they travel to school...

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SU/NU Global Health Knowledge Hub Official Launch

SU/NU Global Health Knowledge Hub Official Launch

The numerous challenges in global health, such as climate change and disease, transcend national boundaries, and no single university or research group can...

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Science faculty welcomes newly designated director

Science faculty welcomes newly designated director

​​The Faculty of Science takes pleas​ure in welcoming Mr Mbuso Dludlu as its new director of faculty management from 1 April 2025.

He will be taking over the...

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SU welcomes former Rector to key health sciences development role

SU welcomes former Rector to key health sciences development role

Emeritus Professor Wim de Villiers, who recently stepped down as Rector and Vice Chancellor at Stellenbosch University (SU), will be continuing his journey with...

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Learning to Let Go: Pedagogical Courage and Uncertainty with Escape Room Pedagogies

Learning to Let Go: Pedagogical Courage and Uncertainty with Escape Room Pedagogies

​You are invited to attend the lunch time Auxin session offered by the Centre for Teaching and Learning.​

Speaker: Delecia Davids 

Topic: Learning to Let Go...

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