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Car crash survivor Mia Wessels graduates against all odds

​​Car crash survivor Mia Wessels graduates against all odds At the age of 19, Stellenbosch University (SU) student, now alumna, Mia Wessels (31) was involved in...

Alberto obtains first Master’s in Disaster Risk Science and Development

​Alberto Francioli, a staff member of the Research Alliance for Disaster and Risk Reduction (RADAR), on Thursday (22 March 2018) graduated with the first-ever...

SU doctorate believes museums should foster democratisation

Although some people might think the purpose of a museum is to house old relics, Dr Gera de Villiers believes they have a crucial role in fostering...

Researcher considers why wine smells like ‘wine’

Why does wine smell like 'wine'? This question may appear straightforward, yet the answer has remained unexamined for decades in wine research. Now Dr Samantha...

Study sheds light on SA consumers' attitudes towards wine

South African wine consumers share similar perceptions about wine across different ethnic groups. This is according to research by Dr Carla Weightman that...

Trueman Goba receives honorary doctorate

Trueman Goba, industry leader, mentor of young engineers and champion of the transformation of the engineering profession in South Africa, received the degree...

Fourth graduation ceremony: 114 PhDs in 8 years for the Graduate School of Arts and Social Sciences

The graduation ceremony of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Stellenbosch University (SU) today (22 March 2018) marked two milestones: The Faculty's...

Low back pain affects millions, but too many receive wrong care

​Low back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide, affecting an estimated 540 million people at any one time. Yet, a new Series of papers in The...

Completing a master’s degree cum laude in her senior years

Age is just a number and means nothing when it comes to finding a pastime to keep yourself busy. This was the driving force behind 74-year-old Elizabeth Ann...

Social work more than just a job for Dr Abigail Ornellas

For many people choosing a career is a difficult decision, but for others, life experiences point them in a direction and it becomes a calling. Dr Abigail...
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