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New internship programme at SU clinics opens doors for aspiring medical receptionists

For many young South Africans, earning a qualification is only the beginning of a difficult journey. The next hurdle is finding the work experience employers...
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Prof Essop recognised for transformative teaching and visionary leadership

Prof Essop recognised for transformative teaching and visionary leadership

​​​Last year ended on a high note for Stellenbosch University's (SU) Prof Faadiel Essop and his family. The distinguished academic in the Division of Medical...

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New report sheds light on current realities of fatherhood in SA

New report sheds light on current realities of fatherhood in SA

​​The State of South Africa's Fathers 2024 (SOSAF 2024) report, released on Tuesday 4 February 2025, offers a crucial data-driven look at the realities of...

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Ilhaam Groenewald receives Provincial Ministerial Commendation for her contribution to sport leadership in Sou

Ilhaam Groenewald receives Provincial Ministerial Commendation for her contribution to sport leadership in Sou

​​She has won many accolades for her incredible contribution to sport leadership and developing South African women in sport, amongst them being the first...

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Prof Vernon Louw returns to alma mater as head of Medicine

Prof Vernon Louw returns to alma mater as head of Medicine

Prof Vernon Louw's career has taken him to many different places since he graduated with a MBChB summa cum laude from Stellenbosch University's Faculty of...

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World Cancer Day: Key cancer-related topics under the spotlight

World Cancer Day: Key cancer-related topics under the spotlight

​Personalised cancer care with artificial intelligence, pseudoscience in online cancer news, better treatment for ovarian cancer, and the toxic triangle of...

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Leading TB researcher Prof Marakalala appointed as TB Research Centre director

Leading TB researcher Prof Marakalala appointed as TB Research Centre director

​The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) and Stellenbosch University (SU) are pleased to announce the appointment of Associate Professor Mohlopheni...

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