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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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Media release

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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A statue of Nelson Mandela in front of the Union Buildings in Pretoria, South Africa.

Opinion and features

Mandela Day: Madiba’s life a reminder that liberation, journey to freedom continue

Nelson Mandela’s life reminds us that liberation is never a completed matter but an ongoing responsibility, and that the road to freedom is never truly finished...

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A picture of one hand passing an envelope to another hand under a table.

Opinion and features

How emergency procurement fuels corruption – and how to prevent it

Bribery, the embezzlement of public funds, conflicts of interest, the unethical exchange of confidential information, and the steering of contracts and...

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A photo of the interns at CHS

Media release

New internship programme at SU clinics opens doors for aspiring medical receptionists

For many young South Africans, earning a qualification is only the beginning of a difficult journey. The next hurdle is finding the work experience employers...

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Prof Vasti Roodt, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, represented SU at the Gerda Henkel Foundation's 50th anniversary celebrations.

Institutional news

Celebrating a partnership that invests in Africa's future

As the Gerda Henkel Foundation celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, Stellenbosch University (SU) reflects on the impact of its own decade-long partnership...

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Prof Christine Anthonissen, Dr Asithandile Nozewu, Prof Leslie Swartz and Dr Rowan Madzamba of Stellenbosch University’s Department of Psychology at the language conference in Hamburg.

Media release

Stellenbosch University researchers and international partners develop global ‘Declaration on Multilingual Healthcare’

Patients who do not speak the same language as their healthcare providers are disadvantaged worldwide when it comes to accessing healthcare services and...

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An illustration of young people of different ethnicities showcasing different jobs.

Opinion and features

Entrepreneurship hubs, right skills can help reduce youth unemployment

During Youth Month, one of the key issues highlighted was the difficulty many young people face in finding work. In opinion pieces for the media, Luluto Mgweba...

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