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SU steps in for external service workers

Stellenbosch University reached an agreement with service workers and students at the end of 2015, and is working systematically to implement the commitments...

New malaria tests can reduce overtreatment of malaria by 95%

​Research by Dr Eleanor Ochodo, a senior scientist at the Centre for Evidence-based Health Care of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, looking at new...

Military Academy welcomes new students

"Focus on your studies 100% from day one. Grab this opportunity with both hands and never let go of it. It is your key to life, both in terms of broadening...

‘Faculties to adhere to Language Policy and Language Plan’ - Council Chair

Statement by Mr George Steyn, Chairperson of the Stellenbosch University Council: All faculties at Stellenbosch University (SU) should implement the languages...

Mammographic screening works, says SU expert

Does mammographic screening for breast cancer work or not? This was the question Prof Justus Apffelstaedt of the Division of Surgery in the Faculty of Medicine...

Joint PhD awarded by the Vrije and Stellenbosch Universities

​​Dr Regan Solomons recently became the first person at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences to qualify for the joint PhD degree between the Vrije...

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...
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