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Cum laude for computer program to understand granny square diagram

The digitisation of the humble daisy granny square was one of the challenges that Prof Lynette van Zijl from Stellenbosch University's Computer Science division...

Insects have crawled under Nomakholwa Stokwe's skin

Insect researcher to be mentored through African Academy of Science Affiliates Programme When Dr Nomakholwa Stokwe matriculated, she had no idea that insects or...

Deadly cryptococcal fungi in public spaces, warn researchers

Large populations of potentially deadly cryptococcal fungi have been found on woody debris collected from old trees in two public areas in the centre of Cape...

First forward, then backwards towards PhD

​​​​“I've just recently ... the last year or so... realized the end is in sight. Although I was motivated throughout, there were as many steps forward as...

Support the #SU99 campaign and help alleviate student debt

​While most South Africans are impatiently waiting to take a break from the daily grind, our soon-to-be graduates are eager to start their journey into the...

SU’s #SU99 target ‘upgraded’ to R999 999

​​Stellenbosch University's pre-centenary fundraising campaign #SU99, aimed at alleviating student debt, has a new target. Recent generous donations to support...

More than 600 BSc graduates capped

A chancellor's award and more than 600 BSc degrees were on the menu at the Faculty of Science's graduation ceremony that took place on Monday 4 December 2017...

Eminent FMHS researcher earns coveted Chancellor’s Award

​Two decades of eminent research has earned Professor Soraya Seedat Stellenbosch University's coveted Chancellor's Award for Research. Seedat is a distinguished...

Teamwork leads to PhD and MSc in mathematics

Academic perseverance and teamwork at home paved the way for a couple originally from Madagascar, to both completing postgraduate degrees in mathematics from...

Physical challenge doesn’t stymie physiotherapist

Liesl James always dreamed of becoming a physiotherapist. “I wanted to study physiotherapy for as long as I can remember," she recalls. Her dream was, however...
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