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Shattering consequences of tuberculous meningitis described in new study
Tuberculosis is one of the top 10 causes of death in children under the age of five globally. Young children, who have immature immune systems, are more likely to develop disseminated disease. Disseminated TB results when the immune system...
SU's Policy Innovation Lab supports high-level roundtable on improving SA's public service
For over two decades, South Africa has grappled with challenges in its public administration, particularly at the senior leadership level of directors-general (DGs) and heads of department (HoDs). A recent roundtable hosted at the...
USSA sendoff speech
By Aiden Tun Good afternoon players, coaches and Maties staffBefore I tell you who I am, let me tell you what I believe: “I believe in showing up when it's hard, leading when it's uncomfortable, and earning respect through actions, not...
Where flowers bloom, so does hope
Dear Colleague, It is with great pleasure that I contribute to this gazette in my new capacity as Acting Chief Operating Officer. It is a privilege to join the Operations and Finance Responsibility Centre (RC). Although I have previously...
For Prof Nicola People are the Heart of Every Meaningful Innovation
She believes people are the starting point of every great idea and the heart of every meaningful innovation, says Prof Nicola Smit, our Chief Operating Officer (acting). She is guided by the values of honesty, loyalty, and deep camaraderie...
World generates 40 million tons e-waste annually
Every year, the world generates around 40 million tons of electronic waste (e-waste) - the equivalent of throwing away 800 laptops every second (according to The World Counts). As the digital landscape continues to expand, so does the need...
The 3–4-year PhD in South Africa: A false economy?
If we want our PhD graduates to help shape South Africa's future, we need to prepare them for more than just writing a thesis. We need to equip them for the world they're about to step into. This is the view of Prof Burtram Fielding, Dean...
Giving voice to children with communication needs
Members of the Division of Speech-Language and Hearing Therapy at Stellenbosch University's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences have completed a project to support Afrikaans children with specialised communication needs. Speech...
Study reveals what makes telemedicine work in SA
In a country where public health facilities are often overburdened and under-resourced, telemedicine services — the use of technology, such as video calls, apps, or online platforms, to provide healthcare services and consultations...
Student-led initiative tackles food insecurity on Tygerberg Campus
A dedicated group of student volunteers is making a tangible difference in the lives of their peers through the Tygerberg Pantry Project (TPP), an emergency support initiative addressing food insecurity among Faculty of Medicine and Health...