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Stellenbosch University
We must help learners find the magical power of reading
World Book and Copyright Day was celebrated on Saturday 23 April. In an opinion piece for Cape Times, Dr Zelda Barends from the Department of Curriculum Studies writes that we should raise awareness about the benefits of reading because...
Stellenbosch University
World Consumer Rights Day: Consumers should remain sceptical of AI
World Consumer Rights Day is celebrated annually on 15 March. The theme for 2024 is “Fair and Responsible AI for Consumers". In an opinion piece for the Mail & Guardian, Lisa Esterhuyzen from the Department of Business Management writes...
Stellenbosch University
South Africa’s organ shortage: Time to act
World Kidney Day is on 12 March. A kidney transplant is the best treatment for kidney failure. We don’t have enough organ donations and transplants.
Stellenbosch University
New study questions value of grade repetition before matric
Positive link between Grade 11 repetition rates and matric pass rates in Western Cape (2018-2021). Link became weaker in size and significance when repetition rates dropped at end of 2020. High repetition rates may not be justified.
Economic and Management Sciences
The Power of Networks: Why Alumni Matter More Than Ever for Social Impact
A student project at Tygerberg Hospital recently mobilised over R1 million in support for mothers and infants. Behind the success lies a powerful lesson: meaningful social impact depends on the strength of the networks we build and the...
Stellenbosch University
SU-UIC approves release of results of another successful IEB-ISC examinations
The Independent Examination Board's International Secondary Certificate (IEB-ISC) is seen as Africa's first international school-leaving certificate, since the ISC's inception in 2022 The SU-UIC was responsible for overseeing the quality...
Stellenbosch University
South Africa must invest in concentrated solar power – Prof Craig McGregor
Prof Craig McGregor of the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering delivered his inaugural lecture on Tuesday 19 May 2026. His work focuses on solar thermal energy and its applications, particularly for generating clean...
Stellenbosch University
Ilhaam Groenewald: Change agent for women in sport
On Women's Day, Ilhaam Groenewald, Chief Director: Maties Sport, first female member of SARU's executive council and deputy chairperson of University Sport South Africa (USSA), tells us more about her journey and her hopes and dreams for...
Stellenbosch University
Former Proteas captain joins Maties Netball family as coach
Netball is former Proteas player and new Maties coach Zanele Mdodana's passion and she is looking forward to incorporating everything that she has learned as player into her coaching philosophy. The sport is an intrinsic part of her life....
Stellenbosch University
Drive to increase quantum capacity at South African universities
Dr Yaseera Ismail, a quantum physicist in SU's Department of Physics, represented South Africa at the opening ceremony of the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, which was held at UNESCO's headquarters in Paris, France, on...