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Stellenbosch University Senate supports Vice-Chancellor’s pursuit of inclusivity and multilingualism
By an overwhelming majority, the *Senate of Stellenbosch University (SU) on Friday (24 March 2023) adopted a motion of confidence in and support of the Rector and Vice-Chancellor, Prof Wim de Villiers, and his management team in their...
World TB Day: FMHS experts in the news
World TB Day is observed annually on 24 March and the theme for this year's commemoration was “YES we can end TB". A number of TB experts from Stellenbosch University's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences were featured in the media...
Third language speaker’s love of Afrikaans leads to Master’s in translation
Afrikaans may be Asambese Mkumatela's third language, but that did not deter her from completing a master's degree in translation in this language. She was awarded her degree cum laude on Monday 27 March 2023 at one of Stellenbosch...
Doctoral study examines advantages of the use of plain language
When confronted with financial, medical, legal and public documents that influence your life, you want them to be comprehensible and clear. If such documents are written in plain language, it would be so much easier to read and understand...
SA jazz master can now add a PhD to his accolades
One of South Africa's top musicians was awarded a PhD at Stellenbosch University (SU) this week during the March graduation ceremonies. Pianist, composer, producer, educator and researcher Nduduzo Makhathini is a leading figure in the South...
Elana’s passion to help others not stifled by hearing disability
A severe hearing disability inspired Elana Solomon to channel her personal experience into academic research that will benefit disabled children and their teachers. When Solomon received her Master's degree in Human Rehabilitation Studies...
2023 SU–Lund staff development programme draws to a close
2023 SU–Lund staff development programme draws to a close Following a group of ten Stellenbosch University (SU) staffers' visit to Lund University in Sweden in September 2023 as part of a first-of-its-kind mobility programme for support...
Science Café: You and your microbes
The latest research on the human microbiome - that is the entire 'ecosystem' of all the bacteria, yeast, parasites, viruses and other single-celled eukaryotes living on and inside your skin - will be the topic under discussion at Science...
Inclusive and reciprocal engagement results in mutual benefit
Funda Fundisa is a structured volunteer programme that tutors matric learners at Kayamandi High School in Stellenbosch. Learners are tutored in English, Life Sciences and Mathematics by SU students who serve as role models for the learners...
Social Impact Symposium
Date: 15 April 2016 Venue: STIAS, Stellenbosch Theme: Moving forward - interaction to impact Purpose: The purpose is to create an open consultation on the conceptualisation, institutional positioning and implementation of social impact...