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Equality Unit’s videos on social injustices encourage engagement

The Equality Unit (EqU) at Stellenbosch University (SU) has embarked on a visual arts social media project that addresses unfair discrimination and harassment...

#WomenofSU: More women in the military is a right and a necessity

​​​​In 1997, the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) started appointing women in all types of positions, including combat positions. Since then, Prof...

Food security: many revolutions were started because of hunger, says Madonsela

“Many revolutions have been started not because of philosophies, but because of hunger." This stark warning about the potential impact that the Covid-19...

COVID-19 is an opportunity to make our circles bigger

​The COVID-19 pandemic should also be seen as an opportunity to reach out to vulnerable foreigners who try to make a living in South Africa, writes Dr Judy-Ann...

#WomenofSU: Shedding light on the reproductive health of South African women

For years, the reproductive health and well-being of women were considered a taboo subject among many communities. This resulted in poor maternal health care...

Disability Unit enhances inclusivity and accessibility

​ The COVID-19 pandemic has forced Stellenbosch University (SU) to reinvent its methods of learning and teaching to enable students to complete the 2020...

SU joins global search for treatment of neuromuscular disorders

Stellenbosch University will, for the first time in the university's history, have a student working towards a PhD in neuromuscular diseases, thanks to a £105...

EMS team wins SU Hackathon data science challenge

​Sponsored by Entersekt, Capitec and Explore, the third annual Stellenbosch University Hackathon was held remotely over the weekend of 31 July to 2 August 2020...

New book on building knowledge in higher education in South Africa

What does it mean to decolonize the science curriculum at a higher education institution? How can lecturers help students to bridge the gap between abstract and...

Top honours for SharkSafe Barrier

​​​​Three researchers from Stellenbosch University walked away with top honours at the annual National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF)/ South32Awards. Dr...
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