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A picture of the entrance to Robben Island.
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Media release

Sport sustained hope for prisoners on Robben Island, PhD study shows

Robben Island is mostly associated with the suffering, brutality and isolation endured by political prisoners who fought against Apartheid. What is often...
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A view of the Stellenbosch campus photographed on a sunny day.

Institutional news

SU features among leading higher education institutions globally in several subject areas

As the new academic year approaches, it’s welcome news that Stellenbosch University (SU) continues to feature among the leading higher education institutions...

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Dr Florence de Vries completed a PhD that interrogated how journalism shapes mental health narratives in South Africa.

Media release

Dr Florence de Vries’ PhD shaped by loss, purpose and care

Dr Florence de Vries has spent her career thinking carefully about the power of storytelling – who wields it, who benefits from it and who can be harmed by the...

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Prof Salim Safurdeen Abdool Karim photographed at the Coetzenburg Centre on the Stellenbosch Campus where he received his honorary doctorate.

Institutional news

SU honorary doctorate for world-renowned epidemiologist, infectious disease expert

Stellenbosch University (SU) bestowed an honorary doctorate on world-renowned epidemiologist and infectious disease expert Prof Salim Safurdeen Abdool Karim at...

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Chris Otto photographed at the graduation ceremony in the Coetzenburg Centrre where he was awarded an honorary doctorate.

Institutional news

SU awards honorary doctorate to renowned entrepreneur, social justice champion

Stellenbosch University (SU) awarded an honorary doctorate to renowned South African entrepreneur and social justice champion Chris Otto at its December...

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Colin Deiner photographed with Profs Wikus van Niekerk (Faculty of Engineering) and Deresh Ramjugernath (Rector and Vice-Chancellor) at graduation ceremony where he was awarded the an honorary doctorate.

Institutional news

SU honours internationally recognised disaster-management and response expert

The Western Cape provincial government’s Chief Director: Disaster Management and Fire and Rescue Services, Colin Deiner, received an honorary doctorate from...

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A view of the library on the Stellenbosch campus.

Institutional news

SU secures leading positions in 2025 Shanghai Subject Rankings

If you are interested in studying Food Science & Technology, Biotechnology, Communication, Biological Sciences or Agricultural Sciences in South Africa, look no...

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