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Baby and BMil for persevering Phumie

​​​​SU graduand Phumie Chetty had it all planned to a tee: She would study hard for her exams, complete her degree and graduate. But as they say: “Life is what...

Quarraisha Abdool Karim honoured for her pioneering research

​​Stellenbosch University (SU) bestowed an honorary doctorate on the internationally-acclaimed infectious diseases epidemiologist Prof Quarraisha Abdool Karim...

Passion for evidence-based prehospital patient care leads to PhD

​Some years ago, while working as a paramedic in Durban, Michael McCaul realised he not only wanted to learn more about being a better paramedic, but that he...

Doctor overcomes health challenges to be SA’s top Ophthalmology student

​When Dr Wilna Rautenbach receives her MMed (Ophthalmology) in December, she will graduate not only cum laude, but also as the top ophthalmology MMed student in...

A new era awaits cinema in Die Neelsie

​​In January 2021 the popular Pulp Cinema will open its doors once again to screen the Pulp Film Society's films to Stellenbosch University's community. The...

Student romance leads to two PhDs in one day

There was jubilation all round in the Shange-Juba household when both Dr Nompumelelo Shange and Dr Roderick Juba received their PhD degrees together on the very...

SU hybrid graduation ceremonies compliant with new COVID-19 regulations

​Along with the rest of the country, Stellenbosch University (SU) closely followed the President's address earlier tonight, paying particular attention to the...

Nasima Badsha honoured for transforming higher education

“I congratulate all of you who have earned your qualifications this evening after years and years of hard work. I sincerely hope that you will be able to fulfil...

Distinguished FMHS academics honoured with Chancellor’s Award

​Each year Stellenbosch University honours a select few with a Chancellor's Award in recognition of sustained excellence. It is limited to 15 achievers in the...

PhD student develops quality grading system for honeybush tea

​​​Tea lovers recognise a good cup of honeybush tea when they drink it: It has just the right aroma, colour and taste on the palate. But how do you distinguish...
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