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Stellenbosch University
Prof Deon de Bruin delivers his inaugural lecture
Prof Deon de Bruin, a professor of Industrial Psychology at Stellenbosch University, delivered his inaugural lecture with the title Measurement in Industrial Psychology: Advances in theory and practice, on 19 August 2019. Prof De Bruin's...
Stellenbosch University
Archives can help transform our tertiary institutions
Archives, in particular music archives, can help with curriculum reform and transformation at tertiary institutions, writes Dr Lizabé Lambrechts from the Africa Open Institute for Music, Research and Innovation in an opinion piece for Mail...
Stellenbosch University
Prof Tulio de Oliveira: saving lives by searching for clues in pandemics
In Covid-19 history, Stellenbosch University (SU) bioinformatician Prof Tulio de Oliveira will be remembered for first detecting the Beta variant of SARS-CoV-2 in late 2020. In November 2021, a few months after moving from the University...
Stellenbosch University
Cancer requires a combined effort
A combined effort from country leaders, government officials, cancer advocates, communities and individuals is required to stay ahead of the rising cancer epidemic. This is according to Prof Vikash Sewram, director of the African Cancer...
Stellenbosch University
Sisters both awarded degrees in polymer science
The Harmzen-sisters from Melkbosstrand not only shared the same science teacher at the Bloemhof High School for Girls, but this week they were awarded a PhD- and MSc-degree respectively in polymer science under the supervision of the same...
Stellenbosch University
Frederik Van Zyl Slabbert honorary lecture
Former high court judge Dennis Davis on Monday (29 March 2021) delivered the Frederik Van Zyl Slabbert (FVZS) honorary lecture to mark the ten-year anniversary of the Frederik Van Zyl Slabbert Institute in the Stellenbosch University (SU)...
Stellenbosch University
2019 Die Vlakte Bursary recipients announced
Five more students have benefited from the Stellenbosch University (SU) Die Vlakte Bursary scheme, with the announcement of the 2019 recipients this week. This brings the total value of Die Vlakte bursaries awarded to students over the...
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Microbiologist searches wastewater for alternative antimicrobial compounds
Municipal wastewater may become a key ally in the fight against antibiotic-resistant disease-causing bacteria and fungi, a new study at Stellenbosch University (SU) found. “Certain bacteria in municipal wastewater produce antimicrobial...
Stellenbosch University
First year health sciences students receive a ‘pioneer’s’ welcome
True to its commitment to innovation and excellence in health sciences education, Stellenbosch University's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) introduced its first year students to its health professionals' commitment which...
Department of Chemical Engineering
Chemical Engineering Postgraduate Series: Valorising waste paper through bioethanol fermentation and anaerobic digestion
Stellenbosch Master’s student Juliana Naudé is transforming non-recyclable waste paper into bioethanol and biogas. By using a biorefinery approach, her research converts landfill-bound waste into green fuel and chemicals, offering a...