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A new vision of democracy is emerging from the ground up by ‘we, the people’

Thembalethu Seyisi is the Head of Law Reform, Advocacy and Institutional Partnerships at the Centre for Social Justice and the Division for Advancement...
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550 postgraduate students nation-wide attend annual Coding Summer School

550 postgraduate students nation-wide attend annual Coding Summer School

More than 550 under- and postgraduate students at 28 South African universities were trained in the fundamentals of scientific computing and data science during...

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New book examines science and medicine's role in post-truth era

New book examines science and medicine's role in post-truth era

In an era where social media conspiracies compete with scientific facts, a new book explores how scientists and medical practitioners can navigate an...

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Enriching Teachers, Enriching Students, Enriching Society

Enriching Teachers, Enriching Students, Enriching Society

​The Teacher Enrichment Programme (TEP), an initiative of the SU School of Accountancy, has empowered thousands of teachers across the Western Cape since its...

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A morning of true Ubuntu as SU's unique prison course is celebrated

A morning of true Ubuntu as SU's unique prison course is celebrated

​In a moving display of the power of education, a prison was transformed into a beacon of freedom and hope during a celebration at the end of last year. The...

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Maties ride Cape Town Cycle Tour for students in financial need

Maties ride Cape Town Cycle Tour for students in financial need

Maties ride Cape Town Cycle Tour for students in financial need

Around 80 Maties – the highest number yet - will don maroon on Sunday 9 March to ride the iconic...

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SU Food Services and Compliance achieves excellence in food safety

SU Food Services and Compliance achieves excellence in food safety

The health and safety of students is a top priority for Stellenbosch University's (SU) Food Services and Compliance Department (FS&C), ensuring that all meals...

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