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Stellenbosch University
Doctoral study highlights postharvest food waste crisis and solutions in SA
Between 9 124 and 17 969 tonnes of fruits and vegetables go to waste every year. Break in cold chain a significant challenge in the market. Cold storage, transport, and how produce is handled must be improved.
Stellenbosch University
Genetics research wants to help protect Cape snoek
Snoek populations are split into distinct groups that do not mix freely. Genetic diversity and catches have declined. Species less able to cope with environmental change and fishing pressure.
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Early birth safer for mother and baby in high blood pressure pregnancies
A major Cochrane review found that planned early birth after 34 weeks in women with high blood pressure nearly halves serious maternal complications and reduces the risk of stillbirth. The analysis of 3,491 women across multiple countries...
Stellenbosch University
Meaning and mindfulness in the smartphone era: Dr Daan le Roux
He's not some kind of neo-Luddite who is unnecessarily critical of new technology. He just wants to ensure that people consciously weigh up the pros and cons of screen technology, and still lead meaningful lives in their use of it. He...
Stellenbosch University
Top FMHS scientists on the red carpet
Four leading scientists of Stellenbosch University's (SU) Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) were recently awarded prestigious accolades in recognition of the profound impact that their research has had on the health and...
Stellenbosch University
Expanding horizons through technology
The School of Public Leadership (SPL) has just successfully concluded the 2016 Hons BPA/BCom contact week in Centurion, Gauteng. To further the university's overarching strategic priorities to broaden access; sustain excellence; and enhance...
Stellenbosch University
Inspired by people: Lorraine van As
It's Women's Month and the Faculty of Education celebrates the remarkable women in the faculty. Lorraine van As is the Senior Secretary at the Department of Curriculum Studies. She tells more about herself. Please tell about your current...
Stellenbosch University
Horse Power: Experiential learning and team building
A group of doctoral candidates from the Graduate School of Arts and Social Sciences were invited by Prof Sandra Swart of the History Department to an experiential learning and team building morning at the Maties Equestrian Club last month...
Stellenbosch University
Departmental chairpersons promoted to associate professors
Two departmental chairpersons in the Faculty of Education – Dr Nuraan Davids, chairperson of the Department of Education Policy Studies, and Dr Michael le Cordeur, chairperson of the Department of Curriculum Studies – were promoted...
Stellenbosch University
Support for the Tygerberg Campus community
The FMHS Dean, Prof Jimmy Volmink, recently shared some good news concerning support for the Tygerberg campus community: • Since the start of the year we have been able to allocate bursaries to the value of R1.4 million from the Faculty's...