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New estimates show 14.8 million children globally are HIV-exposed but uninfected
This article was originally published on The Conversation . Read the full article here . In many countries with a high HIV prevalence, at least 95% of children born to mothers living with HIV remain HIV-uninfected. This is due to the...
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#WomenofSU: Bringing awareness to disease treatments and strategies
Dr Balindiwe Sishi has always been fascinated about the functioning of the human body, not only when it functions well but also during disease. As a senior lecturer at the Department of Physiological Sciences at Stellenbosch University...
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Proper definition of national security crucial for free flow of information
A proper definition of national security is needed to protect our constitutional rights to access, receive and impart information, especially that which is in the public's interest. This is according to Dr Justin Ramages, a practicing...
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"To be a warrior is all about riding through the storms..."
SU's Rector and Vice-chancellor, Prof Wim de Villiers announced late last year that 2020 will be the university's Year for Persons with Disability. It will culminate in the sixth African Network for Evidence-to- Action in Disability...
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Playing with preschoolers improves mental well-being of older persons
Playing games and interacting with preschoolers could help to improve the mental well-being and mood of older people in retirement homes, a new study at Stellenbosch University (SU) found. Conducted by Dr Elizabeth Earl and Dr Debbie...
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Economics Department celebrates 100 years of excellence
Stellenbosch University's Department of Economics is celebrating its hundredth year of existence in 2020 – a milestone that is testament to its ability to evolve and remain a force in economics research on the continent. Since 1920...
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Tygerberg at forefront of surgical training with da Vinci robot
The future of advanced surgical operations undoubtedly lies in technology, and increasingly in using robotics for complicated surgical procedures. Therefore, it was a big moment for the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences (FMHS) when...
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The Unit for Bioethics delivers impactful research in medical ethics
The Unit for Bioethics forms part of the Centre for Applied Ethics (CAE), created by Prof Anton van Niekerk in 1990 in the Philosophy Department at Stellenbosch University. The CAE provides innovative research focused on addressing the...
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Wordless picturebooks help parents and children read
In South Africa we largely overlook the potential of wordless picturebooks to help promote a culture of reading and to improve literacy, especially among parents and their pre-school children in poor communities. "This is despite...
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Doctoral study can help prevent spreading of bovine TB in African buffaloes
A researcher at Stellenbosch University (SU) has found an innovative way to diagnose bovine Tuberculosis (TB) in African buffaloes and identify infected animals more accurately and rapidly. This can help to prevent the spread of the...