International Nurses Day was observed on Sunday 12 May. In an opinion piece for the Cape Argus, Prof Portia Jordan from the Department of Nursing and Midwifery writes that in keeping populations healthy and productive, nurses contribute to...

​​The importance of striving for excellence in all aspects of the research process falls under the spotlight during Stellenbosch University's (SU's) annual Library Research Week, taking place from 13 to 17 May 2024. With this in mind, and...

​Meggan Ceylon plays a pivotal role in organising conferences and prestigious events at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS). She thrives under pressure and loves working with the dynamic Marketing and Communications team at...

A significant meeting took place at Stellenbosch University (SU) this week when representatives from five South African political parties gathered for an in-depth conversation about issues pertinent to women in the upcoming South African...

Universities South Africa (USA) re-affirmed its commitment to the widening of student access to university study in South Africa as well as the transformation of South African universities. In a joint statement, issued by the vice...

The terms of four members of the Stellenbosch University (SU) Council will expire on 1 April 2016 and the Registrar of SU is awaiting nominations for people to fill these positions. Three of these Council members were elected by members of...

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An R1.5m injection from the WesBank Fund has enabled a new project aimed at reducing hunger and poverty, increasing agricultural development, addressing malnutrition and contributing towards skills development, to get off the ground. The...

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