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OECD elaborate on key findings of economic survey
The Bureau for Economic Research (BER) and the Department of Economics recently hosted a presentation by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and...
CERI and GIZ launch next phase of genomic surveillance partnership
Establishing robust systems to monitor and analyse genetic information from pathogens helps South Africa to quickly detect and track changes in viruses...
UVA students study rugby’s role in South Africa at Game Change Summer School
Sport plays a vital role in building relationships, bridging historical divides, and bringing about social change – and nowhere is this better demonstrated...
SU student receives prestigious award recognising young doctors
Final-year MBChB student at Stellenbosch University (SU), Kayla Lourens has been recognised as one of South Africa's top final-year medical students, earning...
Lihle Baleka: Defying the binary, challenging injustice
YOUTH MONTH
This Youth Month, we're celebrating students who are driving positive change on campus, in their communities and beyond. Through their leadership...
How MSMEs in South Africa can thrive
Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) Day was celebrated on Friday 27 June. In opinion pieces for the media, experts at Stellenbosch University...
Prof Louis Jenkins receives international medical award
When Professor Louis Jenkins received an email announcing he'd won a prestigious international award for 'Excellence in Health Care', his first instinct was to...
Men’s mental health in South Africa: The silent struggle
Men's Mental Health Month draws to a close on Monday, 30 June. In an opinion piece for the Cape Argus, Mandisa Mashaba from the Division of Health Systems and...
World generates 40 million tons e-waste annually
Every year, the world generates around 40 million tons of electronic waste (e-waste) - the equivalent of throwing away 800 laptops every second (according to...
For Prof Nicola People are the Heart of Every Meaningful Innovation
She believes people are the starting point of every great idea and the heart of every meaningful innovation, says Prof Nicola Smit, our Chief Operating Officer...
Where flowers bloom, so does hope
Dear Colleague,
It is with great pleasure that I contribute to this gazette in my new capacity as Acting Chief Operating Officer. It is a privilege to join the...
USSA sendoff speech
By Aiden Tun
Good afternoon players, coaches and Maties staffBefore I tell you who I am, let me tell you what I believe: “I believe in showing up when it's...
SU's Policy Innovation Lab supports high-level roundtable on improving SA's public service
For over two decades, South Africa has grappled with challenges in its public administration, particularly at the senior leadership level of directors-general...
Shattering consequences of tuberculous meningitis described in new study
Tuberculosis is one of the top 10 causes of death in children under the age of five globally. Young children, who have immature immune systems, are more likely...
Nkosinathi Malukanya: Inspired to serve through social work
YOUTH MONTH
This Youth Month, we're celebrating students who are driving positive change on campus, in their communities and beyond. Through their leadership...
BCom (International Business) Students Prepare to Embark on Global Exchange Adventures
As the first semester draws to a close and Stellenbosch...
Maties Sport to host USSA Hockey Championships at Stellenbosch University's newly enhanced facility
South Africa's only university venue featuring three water-based astroturf pitches
As we gear up for the 2025 USSA Winter Championships, excitement is building...
Audrey Chidawanyika: Jumpstarting dreams
Luke Vorhies: 'We are stronger together'
After the hashtags: A letter to SA’s youth left with debris
You are not the leaders of tomorrow. That phrase is a lullaby meant to quiet your present urgency. You are leaders of now. The present belongs to you, not in...
A Decade of Impact: How the SU LaunchLab is powering innovation - and now Biotech
A decade ago, Stellenbosch University (SU) LaunchLab was officially brought to life inside what was once a dusty furniture repair building. Today, the thriving...
Impact
Chloe Farinha: Leading through growth and learning
Final-year BScAgric student Chloe Farinha has carved a path through SU that blends academic rigour with inspired leadership. In 2024, she was awarded the Rector...
Prof Pierre Goussard running to save children’s lives
On July 5th, Professor Pierre Goussard will line up at the start of one of the world's most challenging trail runs, the Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon in...
Industrial Engineering offers women a bright future
Industrial engineering offers fantastic career opportunities for women. Industrial engineers work in manufacturing, mining, logistics, healthcare, agriculture...