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Scholars call for return of African objects in western museums

Scholars call for return of African objects in western museums Restitution – the return of lost or stolen items to a rightful owner – was at the centre of a...

Prof Booysen’ s research improves livelihoods of the poor and vulnerable

​Prof Thinus Booysen from the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Stellenbosch University recently delivered his inaugural lecture titled “...

Prof Walls helps to keep homes and informal settlements fire safe

​Prof Richard Walls from the Fire Engineering Research Unit (FireSUN) in the Department of Civil Engineering at Stellenbosch University recently delivered his...

A day in the life of: Monica du Toit

Having started her working career at Stellenbosch University (SU) more than 20 years ago, Monica du Toit is still here and says she has never had a boring...

Letter from the Dean’s Office about the racist incident at Huis Marais

​Dear students Last weekend, in the early hours of the morning, a white student in Huis Marais intruded into a black student’s room and urinated on his...

SU deeply distressed about an alleged rape on Stellenbosch campus

​The Management of Stellenbosch University (SU) is deeply distressed to learn of an alleged case of rape on its Stellenbosch Campus. The Rector and management...

Chancellor's installation: A determination to do better

​​Justice Edwin Cameron, former Constitutional Court judge, was formally installed as Chancellor of Stellenbosch University (SU) on Wednesday 18 May. The...

Chemistry postgraduate off to Lindau for Nobel Laureate meeting

​Alan Eaby, a PhD student in chemistry, is one of eleven young scientists from South Africa selected to participate at the 71st Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings...

Prof Johan Fourie gives his inaugural lecture

​Prof Johan Fourie of the Department of Economics delivered his inaugural lecture entitled South Africa's Long Walk to Economic Freedom: A Personal Journey on...

PhD study explores impact of drought on apple and wheat farmers in the Western Cape

For key wheat and apple production regions, the recent multi-year drought was the most severe in 30 years. This may be an early sign of the effects of climate...
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