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A buzz of anticipation filled the Chamber of Mines Building at Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Department of Earth Sciences as students, academics and industry delegates recently gathered for the launch of a powerful new scientific instrument – one that promises to transform research across the physical and earth sciences.
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Natural and mathematical sciences

A new era for isotope science as SU celebrates installation of advanced instrument

A buzz of anticipation filled the Chamber of Mines Building at Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Department of Earth Sciences as students, academics and industry...
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Leading academics, colleagues and students gathered at SU to reflect on Prof Lis Lange’s wide-ranging impact.

Education

Scholars reflect on the transformative legacy of Prof Lis Lange

Colleagues, friends, and students of the late Prof Lis Lange recently assembled in the Library Auditorium at Stellenbosch University (SU) for a memorial...

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A photo of the participants at the recent Health and Wellness Workshop

Campus life

Health and wellbeing workshop charts a humanising path forward for SU

Stellenbosch University (SU) has taken a decisive step towards strengthening a more human-centred institutional culture with a two-day Health & Wellbeing...

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SU celebrates its big wins at the recent MACE Awards

Awards and milestones

SU scoops 27 accolades at annual national marketing and communication awards

This year’s annual Marketing, Advancement and Communication in Higher Education (MACE) Excellence Awards can best be summed up with the lyrics from Frankie...

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An image of Prof Lis Lange.

Events

Prof Lis Lange remembered for her integrity, intellect and indomitable spirit

A profound sense of sadness and gratitude suffused the Old Main Building of Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Faculty of Law on 5 November, as colleagues, friends...

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Stellenbosch University’s (SU) brightest minds gathered this week at the Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study (STIAS) for the 2025 Research and Innovation Excellence Awards

Awards and milestones

SU honours top academics at Research and Innovation Excellence Awards

Stellenbosch University’s (SU) brightest minds gathered this week at the Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study (STIAS) for the 2025 Research and Innovation...

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A photo of e-Bosch Awards Ceremony 2025 Martin Viljoen gets recognition.

Awards and milestones

SU’s Media Manager receives prestigious community honour

Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Media Manager, Martin Viljoen, usually works behind the scenes to promote the institution and his beloved hometown, but earlier...

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