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PANGeA-Ed to bolster academic research capacity in Africa
The Partnership for Africa's Next Generation of Academics (PANGeA), a network consisting of eight leading African universities focused on strengthening and advancing doctoral training and scholarship in the arts, humanities and social...
Dr Antoinette van der Merwe to lead Stellenbosch University’s IT Division
When looking at the series of events, milestones and turning points that moulded Dr Antoinette van der Merwe's professional career path, it appears as though the stars aligned perfectly to prepare her to take on her new role as Chief...
Election of a Council Member for the term 4 November 2016 to 1 April 2020
Members of the Convocation of Stellenbosch University have been notified in the press that a position has arisen due to the resignation of Adv JC (Jan) Heunis, who was elected as Council member of the University, by the Convocation for the...
Social Impact through Matie Community Service and Volunteerism
Matie Community Service (MCS) in the Division for Social Impact, recently held its annual general meeting (AGM). Traditionally, the AGM is also an opportunity to celebrate the people who benefit from the work of MCS. During the presentation...
Maties make a difference during welcoming week
Around five thousand new students are welcomed at Stellenbosch University every year. The annual tradition of exposing them to a well-rounded student life kicks off during welcoming week. A Social Impact morning is part of the welcoming...
Engagement opportunities for faculties discussed
Although Stellenbosch University's (SU) Rural Clinical School in Worcester focuses on undergraduate programmes in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, there are also opportunities for other faculties to engage with the local...
From kitchen sink to wineglass – Science Café Stellenbosch at Woordfees
Dave Pepler ponders about the alchemy of life – from the kitchen sink to your wineglass – when he engages with scientists from Stellenbosch University (SU) at this year's Science Café Stellenbosch which will take place from 6 to 9 March...
U-Pb Geochronology Service is back
The U-Pb geochronology service offered by the Central Analytical Facility has resumed in January 2017. Clients now have the possibility of dating simple and complex igneous zircons, detrital zircons, as well as monazite. Instrumentation...
Researchers work to unravel the mysteries of Parkinson's Disease
It is a debilitating brain disorder that significantly affects the quality of life of patients, their families and their caregivers alike. Parkinson's disease (PD) results from a gradual loss of nerve cells (neurons) that produce dopamine...
Launch of Gender Unit at the Faculty of Theology
Prof Juliana Claassens, Professor of Old Testament and Head of the Gender Unit, shared the story of the unit and said, "We want to offer a creative space for interdisciplinary research on an intersectional understanding of gender where we...