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Lexicographer receives prestigious award for research
In 2021 Dr Lorna Hiles Morris completed her PhD (Lexicography) in the Department as well as a term as Consolidoc fellow. She has recently been awarded the international A.S. Hornby Dictionary Award – a £15 000 two-year research grant for...
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Sample: Bacterial Biofilm Instruments: ThermoFisher Apreo SEM, CPD Description: Secondary electron imaging allows for visualization of various dehydrated and sputter coated samples. Here, bacterial biofilms were critical point dried and...
#WomenofSU: Dr Celeste Nel – “Never stop learning"
The Centre for Applications, Student Accommodation and Client Services (ASACS) in the Registrar's Division delivers vital student services to ensure that Stellenbosch University (SU) continues to be an excellent residential higher...
The potential of a novel therapeutic agent for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease
With the use of advanced microscopy techniques, researchers were able to show how a natural polyamine, spermidine, could enhance treatment strategies against neurodegeneration associated with Alzheimer’s disease. During her PhD, Dr...
Prof Sandra Liebenberg makes her mark to advance socio-economic rights as human rights
A newly framed artwork of a group of protesting women, crafted on a ream of A4 printed court documents, depicts the struggles of many to ensure the socio-economic rights of all South Africans. It also celebrates the career of Stellenbosch...
Can technology help to promote students’ mental health?
Digital technologies have the potential to promote the mental health of students, expand student counselling services and augment traditional counselling, write Prof Jason Bantjes (South African Medical Research Council / Institute for Life...
World Toilet Day: Many still lack safe toilets, proper sanitation facilities
World Toilet Day was observed on 19 November. In an opinion piece for the Mail & Guardian Dr Jo Barnes (Department of Global Health) calls on the government to ensure that all South Africans have access to safe toilets and proper...
‘I want to pave a new way for the generation coming after me’
As an award-winning food scientist, Sinesipho Galada has found her true passion. And it's all thanks to Stellenbosch University's SciMathUS programme, which she says introduced her to the wonders of food science. Galada's passion led to...
Stellenbosch University Japan Centre launched
Stellenbosch University (SU) officially launched the Stellenbosch University Japan Centre (SUJC), envisioned to be a leading hub for academic research and cultural exchange between South Africa and Japan. The SUJC is the culmination of a...
#WomenofSU: Viwe Kobokana – “Your own needs are important also”
As chair of the Stellenbosch University (SU) Students' Representative Council (SRC), Viwe Kobokana wants to ensure that all students have a say in decisions that affect them. She also uses her position to help others on their leadership...