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Fascination with insects leads to PhD

The humble yet industrious dung beetles of the Karoo are important little creatures worthy of big scientific research. So says Lavhelesani (Lavhe) Simba, who...

PhD graduate on a mission to help people with disabilities

As a registered social worker but also a person with a disability, Noreth Muller-Kluits always knew it was her calling to facilitate change and help address the...

Graduating against all odds

Naseegha Cariem always dreamed of becoming a teacher. When she enrolled as a first-year student at Stellenbosch University (SU) in 2012, she never imagined the...

SU honours the late Rachel Kachaje for her visionary leadership

Stellenbosch University (SU) has honoured the late Ms Rachel Kachaje, who passed away earlier this year, with an honorary doctorate. The degree Doctor of...

Hybrid graduation ceremonies to go ahead next week

Stellenbosch University (SU) will continue with its hybrid graduation ceremonies, which will include small face-to-face interactions and live streaming for the...

SU FMHS to host fully virtual Pledge Ceremonies

Dear Student South Africa currently faces a colossal challenge in the form of a second wave of Covid-19, with the Western Cape province singled out as one of...

Three honorary degrees; many qualifications to be awarded at SU's December 2020 hybrid graduation

​In addition to its 5 700 qualifications Stellenbosch University (SU) will award three honorary doctorates during its December 2020 graduation ceremonies. A...

Prof Arnold Schoonwinkel says goodbye to SU after almost 4 decades of success

“I've had my innings, I've hit the runs that I could hit. It's time to pack away my bat and move on." So says the outgoing Vice-Rector for Learning and Teaching...

Celebrating Teaching & Learning @ SU in 2020

​Celebrating Teaching & Learning @ SU in 2020 Teaching and learning at Stellenbosch University (SU) during 2020 was celebrated virtually on 3 December. The...

Research project on Cape Colony's colonial structures launched

Starting January 2021, Stellenbosch University researcher Prof Johan Fourie will co-lead an international research team that aims to create the most complete...
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