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Dr Simon triumphs over hardships as he bags yet another SU degree

​​​When Dr Donald Simon, specialist physician and pulmonologist, received his PhD in molecular biology last week – his fourth degree at Stellenbosch University...

Mathematics 'queen' from Helderberg awarded SU's coveted Chancellor's Medal

​​Dubbed the “Queen of Mathematics" when at Parel Vallei High School in Somerset West, maths whizz Danielle Kleyn has been named the winner of Stellenbosch...

From rural roots to radio stardom: Sibulele Ndudula shines on MFM 92.6

Sibulele Ndudula's passion for radio and unwavering determination to do what he loves The 33-year-old's journey took him across provinces from the Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal, and through countless personal challenges. He ended up in the Western Cape and in 2022, joined MFM 92.6, SU's campus and community radio station.

SU study finds first-ever safe and effective treatment to prevent MDR-TB in children

A landmark clinical trial reported in the New England Journal of Medicine this week showed that an oral antibiotic, levofloxacin, taken for six months once...

Miraculous interventions after horror crash lead to a PhD for SU academic

​​​​​​​​​​​​Upon graduation, academics sometimes describe the arduous process of having completed a PhD as a “miracle". But when Dr Chris Jurgens, a civil...

First-ever sighting of rare siphonophore in False Bay, South Africa

​Scientists have recorded the first documented appearance of the rare siphonophore Rhizophysa eysenhardtii in False Bay, South Africa. Published in African...

Invest in the future – student support bursaries and projects

​​South Africa faces a youth unemployment crisis, and education remains one of the most powerful tools to combat that. Stellenbosch University graduates are...

The power of staying connected to your alma mater

​When was the last time you updated Stellenbosch University with your current e-mail address, physical address, and mobile number? If you're not sure, you're...

From cleaner to graduate: a journey of perseverance and faith

Aerolene Griebelaar's journey from cleaning the corridors of Stellenbosch University (SU) to crossing the stage at graduation has been nothing short of...

Talented jeweller transforms fascinating cultural insights into a PhD

​​​As Dr Bongani Tendai Percy Mashange donned his doctoral gown on Monday to receive a PhD, he became the first visual arts student at Stellenbosch University...
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