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Researchers launch clinical trial testing a new promising preeclampsia drug
Stellenbosch University has commenced a groundbreaking clinical trial targeting preeclampsia, a life-threatening pregnancy complication that claims thousands of lives globally each year. On November 13, researchers at the Preeclampsia...
Business ethics and compliance get a boost at SU with two new appointments
Stellenbosch University (SU) recently appointed a Business Ethics Officer, Lindokuhle Sibiya , in the newly established Business Ethics Office. A new Compliance Officer, Tlotliso Molefi , was also appointed towards the end of last year...
Prof Baatjes turns birthday celebration into student bursary drive
The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences' (FMHS) Vice Dean: Learning and Teaching, Prof Karin Baatjes, is serious about education. So serious, in fact, that she not only walks the talk, she runs it. Her annual Birthday for Bursaries...
Prof Jansen helps turn the tide at struggling school
At the beginning of 2024, Crestway High School in Retreat was making headlines for all the wrong reasons. With a dismal matric pass rate, it was the Western Cape's worst-performing school. Things seemed bleak, with the school plagued by...
Welcoming event for Class of 2025 full of joy and surprises
“Once a Matie, always a Matie!" This was the rallying cry at this year's official welcoming ceremony when thousands of newcomers took the first steps of their academic journey at Stellenbosch University (SU). The approximate 6 000 first...
Stellenbosch University digitalises student life with residence app
Stellenbosch University (SU) is no stranger to innovation. Africa's first electric minibus and a satellite control system manufacturer are amongst some of its many recent accolades. Building on this legacy, SUNCOM's Residence Services...
Social Impact Community Morning: Empowering Students towards advancing the SDGs through community engagement
On 7 February 2025 from 09:00 to 12:00, over 6 000 new Matie students will participate in the Stellenbosch University (SU) Social Impact Community Morning as part of the official Welcoming Week programme for newcomers. Hosted by the Centre...
DNA test could help detect cervical cancer earlier
As the fourth most common cancer in women globally, cervical cancer remains a major health challenge. Over 90% of deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) with sub-Saharan Africa being one of the hardest-hit regions...
Leading TB researcher Prof Marakalala appointed as TB Research Centre director
The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) and Stellenbosch University (SU) are pleased to announce the appointment of Associate Professor Mohlopheni Jackson Marakalala as Unit Director of the SU/SAMRC Centre for Tuberculosis...
World Cancer Day: Key cancer-related topics under the spotlight
Personalised cancer care with artificial intelligence, pseudoscience in online cancer news, better treatment for ovarian cancer, and the toxic triangle of stress, obesity and cancer. These are the important issues that experts at...