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Library Research Week: a winner

​​Participation in the annual Research Week of the Library and Information Service of Stellenbosch University (SU) far exceeded expectations. Some 1 309 library...

Researchers are looking for more elephant lice

Because they are so tiny, it is not the easiest thing in the world to spot lice on an elephant. Collecting them is even more difficult. That is why a parasite...

#Researchforimpact: High sugar intake during pregnancy and early childhood may affect brain structure

​​​It is hard to imagine that sugar was virtually unknown a few hundred years ago. The past four decades have witnessed an increase in sugar consumption of 127%...

Prof Moosa appointed to chair MAC on Organ Transplantation

​South Africa has been a pioneer in organ transplants for more than half a century. In 1966, it performed the first kidney transplant on the continent and, just...

Academics reflections on the shift to Emergency Remote Teaching during Semester 1

​During a recent webinar, which formed part of supporting lecturers as they prepare for Emergency Remote Teaching in the second semester, we had the privilege...

SoTL conference 2020: 4 November 2020

​Introducing the first ever virtual Stellenbosch University Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Conference. We cordially invite you to join our 2020 virtual...

Maties engineering student wins SA mathematics Olympiad

Ralph McDougall, a second year engineering student from Stellenbosch University, was the overall winner of the ninth South African Tertiary Mathematics Olympiad...

It’s possible to decolonise science

The decolonisation of science is possible, but then we must begin to recognise the influence of cultural heritage and Western modernity on the way science is...

SU among world’s best for research excellence and innovation

Stellenbosch University (SU) is recognised locally and abroad for its research excellence and innovation. This has been confirmed once again by the latest Times...

Top awards for SU chemists

​Three chemists from Stellenbosch University have been recognised by the South African Chemical Institute (SACI) for their contribution to chemistry research...
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