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Novel idea helps fight diabetes
An Economic Management and Sciences Faculty member's knack for using photo novels ( fotonovelas) to address key health issues has been recognised by the Western Cape Department of Health who commissioned him to develop a storybook to...
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Renewed MBChB curriculum will address the needs of South Africans
Staff and students at Stellenbosch University's (SU) Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) eagerly engaged with the proposed design of the renewed MBChB curriculum at a recent expo held at the Tygerberg campus. “We want to have a...
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Invitation to comment on second draft of revised SU Language Policy (2016)
Stellenbosch University’s revision of its Language Policy (2016) has reached the second public participation phase. Interested parties are invited to comment on the second draft, which will be available on SU’s language webpage (www.sun.ac...
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Brushing shoulders with Nobel Laureates
Dr Nabila Ismail is a research scientist in the Division of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics at Stellenbosch University's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. She was selected to attend the 72 nd Lindau Nobel Laureate meeting in...
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SU textile scientist develops test to evaluate barrier efficiency of face mask fabrics
Adine Gericke, a textile specialist from Stellenbosch University's Department of Chemistry and Polymer Science, has developed a standardised test for use by the clothing and textile manufacturing industry to evaluate the effectiveness of...
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Programme renewal initiative addresses changing workplace needs
In an effort to keep pace with the changing needs in the workplace, Stellenbosch University's Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences have announced that it will be offering two new programmes to students in 2021. The programmes – a B...
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Eye-health: Glaucoma and what we should know
World Glaucoma Week is all about creating awareness about this disease, also known as "silent blinding disease" or the "sneak thief of sight" since glaucoma is mostly irreversible. Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic...
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Monitoring Commercial Olive Groves in the Western Cape
Commercially farmed olives in the Western Cape have several major insect pests, with the olive fruit fly ( Bactrocera oleae), being indigenous to sub-Saharan Africa. The Mediterranean olive industry experiences significant losses due to the...
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Introducing our new HIV and Sexualities Programme Coordinator
What excites you about your position?I get to advocate for the marginalised and vulnerable communities of Stellenbosch University.Have you always been interested in HIV and furthering equality for all sexualities and identities?I have...
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PhD candidate awarded coveted Women in Science prize
Esther Uwimaana is one of 30 women scientists on the continent being recognised for their work by the 14 th L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Young Talents Sub-Saharan Africa Awards. Uwimaan, who hails from Uganda, is working towards her...