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Fama Jallow: Reaching beyond the stars to reimagine solutions for Africa

Matie alumna, aerospace engineer and climate-tech entrepreneur Fama Jallow is a woman of firsts – The Gambia’s first licensed female drone pilot and first...
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Political concerns determine health outcomes – Prof Pieter Fourie

Political concerns determine health outcomes – Prof Pieter Fourie

​Prof Pieter Fourie from the Department of Political Science in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Stellenbosch University delivered his inaugural...

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African universities must strengthen alumni participation, prioritise societal needs

African universities must strengthen alumni participation, prioritise societal needs

​Africa Universities' Day is observed annually on 12 November. In opinion pieces for University World News, Karen Bruns (Development & Alumni Relations) and...

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Stellies Shake Out transforms Thursday nights into community adventure

Stellies Shake Out transforms Thursday nights into community adventure

Every Thursday evening at 18:00, Coetzenburg Centre comes alive as dozens of runners, equipped with head-torches, gather for their weekly trail run. This is the...

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Innovation and diversity shine at the 2024 data school hackathon

Innovation and diversity shine at the 2024 data school hackathon

The recently concluded hackathon organised by Stellenbosch University's (SU) School for Data Science and Computational Thinking was extraordinary, marking a...

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Rethinking policymaking in the era of AI

Rethinking policymaking in the era of AI

​Prof Willem Fourie from Stellenbosch University (SU) participated in Meta's Open Innovation AI Research Community Annual Research Workshop at Meta's London...

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Statement - Appointment of independent panel to investigate issues pertaining to "Wilgenhof Report"

Statement - Appointment of independent panel to investigate issues pertaining to "Wilgenhof Report"

​The members of Stellenbosch University's Audit & Risk Committee and Social & Business Ethics Committee (the "Joint Committee") were mandated by the SU Council...

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