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International Day of Democracy: Ways to revitalise SA’s democracy
The International Day of Democracy was celebrated on Friday 15 September. In opinion pieces for the media, experts at Stellenbosch University offer suggestions to revitalise South Africa's democracy. Click on the links below to read the...
Top matriculants of 2020 to study at SU
Stellenbosch University (SU) will once again become the home to a number of South Africa's top matric learners of 2020. Reynhardt Buys from Pearson High school in Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape is the top matriculant for 2020 and will...
SU initiative STAND up for stricken performing arts community
Participants in South Africa's dance and theatre sector gathered at Stellenbosch University (SU) over the weekend to discuss ways to reinvigorate a performing arts community that has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic and other...
Archaean Gold Research
The Barberton Greenstone Belt located in the eastern portion of the Kaapvaal Craton in South Africa, is probably one of the most intensively researched Archaean terrains in the world. The belt has also produced some >350 ton of gold in its...
Crime levels, alcohol and COVID-19 lockdowns
Before a link is made between reduced alcohol consumption and a drop in crime in certain areas, it is important to determine where violent crime is concentrated and to consider other possible factors that may have contributed to such...
Dr Monique Nsanzabaganwa becomes African Union's First Female Deputy Chairperson
Dr Monique Nsanzabaganwa, an alumnus of Stellenbosch University, recently became the African Union's First Female Deputy Chairperson. Dr Nsanzabaganwa completed both a Master's degree and a PhD in Economics at the SU Faculty of Economic...
Prof English set to play key role in global health
Prof René English has been elected as a member of the Subcommittee on Masters and Undergraduate Degrees in Global Health (SMUDGH) of the Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH). "SMUDGH forms part of CUGH's Education...
A first for South Africa: Stellenbosch University receives certificate for energy efficient building
Stellenbosch University (SU) received the very first Electrical Performance Certificate (EPC) for any building in South Africa. This is in adherence to the amendment to the National Energy Act of 1998 proclaimed in December 2020 by the...
All systems go for academic year 2021 at SU
26 February 2021 Dear colleagues and students The Institutional Committee for Business Continuity (ICBC) of Stellenbosch University (SU) met earlier today, Friday 26 February 2021. The Chair of the Students' Representative Council (SRC)...
First estimate of Namibia’s dolphin populations
The Namibian Islands' Marine Protected Area (NIMPA), covers 25% of the overall coastline of Namibia and one of the largest MPA's in Africa, is home to a substantial population of around 1 600 Heaviside's dolphins and 3 500 African dusky...