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World Hypertension Day: Policies to curb hypertension, diabetes must focus on people’s needs
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, cancer, chronic respiratory disease and diabetes are the leading cause of premature death worldwide. People with hypertension (high blood pressure) and diabetes have a greater...
A day in the life: Peter Kirsten
Senior HR practitioner Peter Kirsten helps staff at Stellenbosch University (SU) plan for their future, but when he has a chance to relax, he enjoys watching historical documentaries to glean life lessons from the past. As we kicked off May...
Museums as change makers – Stellenbosch University Museum marks International Museum Day, 18 May
Museums, often perceived as sites for the preservation of history, have a pivotal role to play in changing history, says Bongani Mgijima, Director of the Stellenbosch University Museum. “The idea of a museum as we used to know it has...
A day in the life: Elizabeth Newman
Anybody who has ever visited Stellenbosch University’s Department of Journalism will know Elizabeth Newman is the heart and soul of the office. Nicknamed “Mother Superior” by her colleagues, Newman has been the administrative officer of...
Auxin: AI² x Auxin: AI-enabled learning
Auxin: AI² x Auxin: AI-enabled learning As AI continues to transform our world, higher education (HE) faces the challenge of redefining its purpose and equipping students with the skills necessary for an AI-enabled future. In this second...
New model sheds light on the origin of humans in Africa
Two Stellenbosch University (SU) scientists were instrumental in the development of an evolutionary model shedding new light on questions around human origins in Africa. This new model, recently published in the prominent journal Nature...
A day in the life: Danielle Radloff
Danielle Radloff never intended to follow “a career in careers", but her deep understanding of the global work context means that she is well-placed to help students and alumni of Stellenbosch University (SU) achieve their career goals. As...
CIRCoRe workstream insights: Phila Msimang
Stellenbosch University (SU) has rolled out the structures that will focus on the recommendations of the Khampepe Commission. Our series of interviews with key SU staff steering the Committee for the Institutional Response to the Commission...
Locally foraged foods create a culinary story in honour of Krotoa
Alikrik, buchu, ox livers and mussels are just some of the locally foraged, indigenous foods served after this weekend's (Saturday 20 May) renaming ceremony of the Krotoa Building at Stellenbosch University. Seasonal ingredients were...
Healthy You
Struggling wiht lower back pain or just need a break from sitting? Join our healthy you program running from 29 May until 23 June. The program is designed and supervised by biokineticist and includes 3 core stability sessions per week...