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A PhD at 25, a job overseas and wedding bells for gifted food scientist
The first few months of 2024 will always be a memorable milestone in Dr Jana van Rooyen's life. Not only did she obtain a PhD in Food Science at Stellenbosch University (SU) at 25, but she also moved abroad, started a new job and...
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A focus on pursuing and sharing knowledge
After about three years leading the Africa Centre team as interim director, Dr Munya Saruchera is stepping down to focus more of his time and energy on teaching, research and collaboration. (And, as a happy consequence, his garden.) Let’s...
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Master’s student overcomes several obstacles to graduate with distinction in the field that ‘chose her’
For someone who initially thought speech therapy involved teaching people how to write speeches, Ntokozo Ndlovu has excelled in this field, graduating from Stellenbosch University (SU) during it's March graduation series with a master's...
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Inclusive education helps students thrive academically, socially
Inclusive teaching and learning practices in higher education are important because embracing diversity not only cultivates empathy, understanding, and mutual respect among students, but also empowers them to thrive academically and...
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Remarkable PGCE student included in Deaf ICC Cricket World Cup Team
Tjaart van der Walt was born completely deaf in both ears. He also has severe tunnel vision that impacts his ability to see and has a third condition that causes very bad balance problems. He can't obtain his drivers' licence and struggles...
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Conservation actions for SA’s white shark population now a matter of urgency
New paper challenges the notion of a stable white shark population. In the Western Cape, the number of white shark sightings has declined to fewer than 10 per year. Concerned marine biologists are urging authorities to take a precautionary...
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What's your story?
When my team and I talk about our strategy for the year, I like to share articles that resonate with the year we face. This year, I chose an article from Harvard Business Review (as you know, we can read this for free in our SU Library)...
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Dr Ethel Phiri grows climate-smart indigenous crops
Dr Ethel Phiri, a lecturer in the Sustainable Agriculture Programme in the Faculty of AgriSciences at Stellenbosch University (SU), combines scientific expertise with traditional knowledge with a view to food security and environmental...
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Innovus spinout CubeSpace secures R47m VC funding for global expansion
Stellenbosch University and Innovus spinout company CubeSpace, a leading satellite component manufacturer, has secured R47m venture capital funding to fuel its global expansion. After establishing itself as a leader in the CubeSat market...
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International Women’s Day: Promote gender equality
International Women's Day is celebrated annually on 8 March. In opinion pieces for the media, experts at Stellenbosch University emphasise the importance of gender equality in all spheres of society. Click on the links below to read the...