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Reading project inspires change at Tygerberg Children’s Hospital

This article appeared in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences' digital publication VIVUS . Visit www.sun.ac.za/FMHSpublications to subscribe. Mothers of...

Stellenbosch pomegranate researcher honoured with African Union Science Prize

​The African Union (AU) has bestowed one of its highest scientific honours upon agricultural engineer and postharvest technology expert Prof Umezuruike Linus...

Only smallholder farmers can embrace wild bees to harvest more, says SA entomologist

​​​​Smallholder farmers that go the extra mile to attract more wild bees and other pollinating insects to their land could harvest up to 24% more fruit or crops...

Arts alumnus’ illustrations gives South African take on traditional Bible stories

​ ​Marie Prinsloo (photo), an alumnus of the Visual Arts Department, recently illustrated her first children's book, a children's Bible named Bible Stories for...

World Cancer Day 2016 – We Can I Can

World Cancer Day is marked on 4 February and the theme for this year is "We Can I Can". "This theme recognises that the continued battle against cancer is not a...

Change requires adjustment

​Universities must reinvent themselves and adapt to the rapid changes in higher education to avoid stagnation, writes Prof Wim de Villiers, Rector and Vice...

Military Academy welcomes first years

​​​The Military Academy had its Welcoming Parade for the first year learners (MA18) on 28 January 2016 at the Military Academy parade ground. The Welcoming...

Rector promises support to Maties Sport

"I'm going to be very supportive of Maties Sport. It forms an important part of Stellenbosch University's brand." Prof Wim de Villiers, rector of Stellenbosch...

SU Convocation to elect three new Council members; fourth member later

The Convocation of Stellenbosch University (SU) will shortly have the opportunity to elect new members of Council. The terms of three Council members elected by...

Science paper: Only smallholder farmers can fully embrace wild bees to harvest more

Smallholder farmers that go the extra mile to attract more wild bees and other pollinating insects to their land could harvest up to 24% more fruit or crops as...
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