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Prof Deresh Ramjugernath, Stellenbosch University's Rector and Vice-Chancellor, received an honorary doctorate from Coventry University.
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Coventry University awards honorary doctorate to Prof Deresh Ramjugernath

Coventry University has awarded an Honorary Doctor of Education to Prof Deresh Ramjugernath, Rector and Vice-Chancellor of Stellenbosch University (SU). The...
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Dr Chevarra Hansraj

Awards and milestones

SU mathematician headed for 75th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting

Dr Chevarra Hansraj is one of six South African scientists chosen by the Academy of Science of South Africa, with the support from the Department of Science...

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Matie, aerospace engineer and climate-tech entrepreneur.

Institutional news

Fama Jallow: Reaching beyond the stars to reimagine solutions for Africa

Matie alumna, aerospace engineer and climate-tech entrepreneur Fama Jallow is a woman of firsts – The Gambia’s first licensed female drone pilot and first...

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A group of African migrants on the move with the backs to the camera.

Opinion and features

World Refugee Day: Showing solidarity with refugees in South Africa

South Africa has hosted refugees and asylum seekers for over three decades, providing many with an opportunity to rebuild their lives. Sadly, this legacy of...

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Woman using AI

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SU Policy Innovation Lab helps equip Parliament for AI

The growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI) across society is creating opportunities and new responsibilities for lawmakers. 

Recognising the need for...

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Social justice walk

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Social Justice Walk marks 50 years since the Soweto Uprising

Over 200 students, staff, community members, government officials, and partners joined Stellenbosch University's 5th Annual #Action4Inclusion Social Justice...

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The samples for the study were collected during the Southern Ocean Seasonal Experiment (SCALE) austral winter expedition on board the SA Agulhas II polar research vessel from 11 to 22 July 2022.

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New study led by South African scientists reveals how sea-ice microbes survive the Southern Ocean’s harsh winter, with implications for climate change

A study led by scientists from Stellenbosch University reveal that during winter the sea-ice around Antarctica harbors a reservoir of microbes of which most...

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