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Ilhaam Groenewald receives Provincial Ministerial Commendation for her contribution to sport leadership in Sou

​​She has won many accolades for her incredible contribution to sport leadership and developing South African women in sport, amongst them being the first...

Prof Vernon Louw returns to alma mater as head of Medicine

Prof Vernon Louw's career has taken him to many different places since he graduated with a MBChB summa cum laude from Stellenbosch University's Faculty of...

World Cancer Day: Key cancer-related topics under the spotlight

​Personalised cancer care with artificial intelligence, pseudoscience in online cancer news, better treatment for ovarian cancer, and the toxic triangle of...

Leading TB researcher Prof Marakalala appointed as TB Research Centre director

​The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) and Stellenbosch University (SU) are pleased to announce the appointment of Associate Professor Mohlopheni...

DNA test could help detect cervical cancer earlier

​As the fourth most common cancer in women globally, cervical cancer remains a major health challenge. Over 90% of deaths occur in low- and middle-income...

Social Impact Community Morning: Empowering Students towards advancing the SDGs through community engagement

On 7 February 2025 from 09:00 to 12:00, over 6 000 new Matie students will participate in the Stellenbosch University (SU) Social Impact Community Morning as...

Stellenbosch University digitalises student life with residence app

Stellenbosch University (SU) is no stranger to innovation. Africa's first electric minibus and a satellite control system manufacturer are amongst some of its...

Welcoming event for Class of 2025 full of joy and surprises

​“Once a Matie, always a Matie!" This was the rallying cry at this year's official welcoming ceremony when thousands of newcomers took the first steps of their...

Prof Jansen helps turn the tide at struggling school

​​​At the beginning of 2024, Crestway High School in Retreat was making headlines for all the wrong reasons. With a dismal matric pass rate, it was the Western...

Prof Baatjes turns birthday celebration into student bursary drive

​The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences' (FMHS) Vice Dean: Learning and Teaching, Prof Karin Baatjes, is serious about education. So serious, in fact, that...
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