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Cape Town’s economically vulnerable hit harder by first Covid-19 wave

The stark inequalities within the South African population were brought to the fore in a new study by Stellenbosch University (SU) researchers that shows that...

Brain Injury Awareness Month: “Not all wounds are visible”

Take a moment and think about the feeling you get when smelling your first cup of coffee in the morning or the child-like excitement associated with hearing the...

SU welcoming newcomers in special and memorable way

​Committed to succeed with the academic project and to remain sustainable as a leading higher education institution, Stellenbosch University (SU) will be...

SU researchers reimagine housing post COVID-19 with a return to the kraal

A return to the 'kraal' – or at least a dwelling around a central courtyard and water feature – can just be the secret to unlocking successful housing in years...

First estimate of Namibia’s dolphin populations

The Namibian Islands' Marine Protected Area (NIMPA), covers 25% of the overall coastline of Namibia and one of the largest MPA's in Africa, is home to a...

All systems go for academic year 2021 at SU

​26 February 2021 Dear colleagues and students The Institutional Committee for Business Continuity (ICBC) of Stellenbosch University (SU) met earlier today...

A first for South Africa: Stellenbosch University receives certificate for energy efficient building

Stellenbosch University (SU) received the very first Electrical Performance Certificate (EPC) for any building in South Africa. This is in adherence to the...

Oil penetration into vetkoek analysed at Fluorescence Microscopy

The first study using confocal micrographs on the quantitative analysis of vetkoek or magwinya crumb and crust properties was done by scientists from the...

Prof English set to play key role in global health

​​​Prof René English has been elected as a member of the Subcommittee on Masters and Undergraduate Degrees in Global Health (SMUDGH) of the Consortium of...

Dr Monique Nsanzabaganwa becomes African Union's First Female Deputy Chairperson

​Dr Monique Nsanzabaganwa, an alumnus of Stellenbosch University, recently became the African Union's First Female Deputy Chairperson. Dr Nsanzabaganwa...
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