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Shy TikTok sensation graduates to international music fame
Getting a degree in International Studies usually means a student has mastered the geopolitical intricacies of international relations. While studying at Stellenbosch University (SU), Zubin Pietersen, who graduated on Monday 11 December...
Master’s student overcomes tragedy to achieve her dream
When Chantal de Long from Delft registered for her Master's degree at Stellenbosch University in 2020, she was looking forward to the challenge, determined to work hard and make the most of her research. Instead, unimaginable obstacles and...
Visually impaired SU graduate refuses to pedal in sauerkraut when she encounters adversity
Despite facing numerous challenges – a visual impairment that cut short her career as a radiographer, ill health and then, last year, the loss of her home in the devasting floods in KwaZulu Natal – Mbali Ngcamu has been steadfast in...
Giséle Chloé Lavita overcomes adversity to become one of SU’s youngest LLD graduates at the age of 25
Giséle Chloé Lavita is not one to let circumstances stand in her way. At only 25 years, she graduated this week with a LLD from Stellenbosch University (SU) – one of the youngest to do so. What makes this achievement even more remarkable...
Law is a family business as mother and daughter both graduate with LLM degrees
Law is part of the Botha family’s DNA. Not only has mother and daughter Anya-Larissa and Vanya both graduated this week with their LLM degrees from Stellenbosch University (SU), but one of their ancestors – dating back 200 years – was also...
SU’s December hybrid graduations celebrate academic success despite tough 2021
Stellenbosch University (SU) will confer 5 629 qualifications at its hybrid graduation ceremonies from 13–16 December 2021, including a record number of 677 master's degrees, the most in 10 years. A record number of 500 undergraduate...
Klass act: Graduating against all odds
The first thing you notice about Aiden Klass is how tall he is. The second thing you notice is his beautiful deep voice and perfect enunciation. What you won't be able to tell from his imposing physique is that the talented psychology...
PhD student's research on massive invisible gold source makes headlines
Obtaining a PhD at 26 is already a massive achievement, but what makes Dr Steve Chingwaru's graduation from Stellenbosch University (SU) even more remarkable is his groundbreaking geometallurgy research that has garnered interest from...
Dr Holmes-Watts accomplishes a dream 20 years in the making
Graduating with a PhD from Stellenbosch University (SU) on 25 March was an emotional day for many reasons for Dr Tania Holmes-Watts. Her co-supervisor and role model Dr Cyrill Walters sadly passed away in December last year. In one of her...
Two honorary doctorates, many qualifications to be awarded at March graduation
Stellenbosch University (SU) will confer 3 061 qualifications across 11 ceremonies during its March graduation week. Graduation, which is a highlight on the University's academic calendar, will take place from Monday–Thursday, 25–28 March...