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Doctoral research project keeps lights on at schools
Stellenbosch University (SU) awarded a PhD to Jason Avron Samuels for his phenomenal research that led to huge electricity cost savings at schools in Stellenbosch and Paarl and the establishment of a spin-off company, GreenX Engineering...
Doctoral study could assist in fight against antibiotic resistance
Antibiotic resistance – when bacteria develop resistance to bactericidal drugs – is a major global public health threat making it difficult to treat common bacterial infections effectively. Antimicrobial peptides, i.e. molecules produced...
Dr Daniels makes history in SA viticultural circles
When Andries Daniels received his doctorate in the Faculty of AgriSciences at Stellenbosch University (SU) in mid-December, he became the first black South African man to obtain a PhD in viticulture. Since he obtained his first degree – a...
Prestigious medal for SU alumnus and business leader
Stellenbosch University's (SU) prestigious Pro Bene Merito Medal was awarded to Mr Desmond Smith for his contribution to the University. He received the medal during graduation week at the Chancellor's Dinner at Lanzerac on Wednesday, 15...
Sibling duo set to change the world
Sibling duo Neo Tsiu (24) and her brother, Modise (22), both who recently graduated during Stellenbosch University's (SU) hybrid graduation week, are now equipped to continue their dynamic journey as change agents together. Having both been...
Stellenbosch University raises R8.1 million to settle student debt
Stellenbosch University's graduation week has ended on an extra high note for 166 graduates. Thanks to donations amounting to R8.1 million — a total of 82 postgraduate and 84 undergraduate Maties are set to take on their next academic...
Global ‘dialogue event’ to bring together world leaders to coordinate anti-corruption and integrity efforts
The establishment of a regional centre of excellence in integrity, human rights and laws of conflict will be the impetus for an envisioned global dialogue event that will endeavour to engage world leaders on anti-corruption, integrity and...
Graduation celebration for grandmother and granddaughter
It is said that you are never too old or too young to learn. This sentiment is true for graduates Ms Marietjie Jordaan, a 77-year-old grandmother, and her 21-year-old granddaughter, Ms Hilde Elema, who both graduated at Stellenbosch...
SU receives CIMA Excellence Awards
Stellenbosch University's School of Accountancy has secured multiple awards at the second edition of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) Excellence Awards during a virtual ceremony on 10 December 2021. Sponsored by the...
Lockdown turns graduate into children’s book author
What do you do when it’s the middle of lockdown 2020, you have two children who are avid readers, you’ve run out of books and all the libraries are closed? Well, in the case of Leon-Ben Lamprecht, you write your own children’s book. When...