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Darwin’s last wish – studying handedness in plants

​Since most flowers consist of both male and female parts, they can potentially mate with themselves (self-pollination) or a different plant (outcrossing). But...

Fruit industry strengthened by new SU Research Chair for Dr Elke Crouch

​​Leaders in the South African fruit industry believe that the creation of the new Post-Harvest Physiology Research Chair in Deciduous Fruit at Stellenbosch...

BASE architecture can make man and machine cooperate better

​As manufacturing industries become more digital and automated, humans have to be integrated better with these environments in order for factories to benefit...

Strategic communication at SU

​​ An information piece by Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Strategy and Internationalisation Prof Hester Klopper, 26 May 2021:​Stellenbosch University's stance on...

Stellenbosch University establishes online registry for Long COVID study

​If you are suffering from Long COVID, then Prof Resia Pretorius from the Department of Physiological Sciences at Stellenbosch University (SU) would like to...

Microbiology students shine at SASM conference

Three postgraduate students in the Department of Microbiology won awards at the recent virtual meeting of the South African Society for Microbiology that was...

Africa has numerous challenges, but also many opportunities

Tuesday (25 May) was Africa Day. In opinion pieces for the media, staff at Stellenbosch University point out that even though Africa faces numerous challenges...

A day in the life of: Grant van Velden

Even though Grant van Velden's day starts at the crack of dawn, his fantastic team of co-workers at Maties Sport makes it all worthwhile. He manages sports...

SEM industrial applications like asbestos identification

Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) offers a comprehensive range of analyses for various industries, which commonly include engineering, automotive, glass...

Excellence in science, technology and innovation for Africa

An Africa Day op-ed by Prof Wim de Villiers* published by Business Day on 25 May 2021 . Click here for that version, or read it below. In light of Africa Day on...
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