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Prof Mesias Alfeus’s vision brings global finance congress to Africa

The announcement that Stellenbosch University (SU) will host the 14th World Congress of the Bachelier Finance Society (BFS) in 2028 – the first time the...
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Thandile Ngxikwe inspires with determined leadership

Thandile Ngxikwe inspires with determined leadership

In celebration of Women's Month, Stellenbosch University (SU) is shining a spotlight on extraordinary staff and students on our campuses who champion women's...

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EMS researcher honoured at Women in Science Awards

EMS researcher honoured at Women in Science Awards

Mienke Knipe at the awards ceremony
Photo: Mienke Knipe at the awards ceremony.

Mienke Knipe reaped the fruits of her hard work when she was honoured at the Department of Science and...

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Temperature conditions poor, CO2 levels high in container classrooms – SU study

Temperature conditions poor, CO2 levels high in container classrooms – SU study

​South Africa's school children already face a swathe of socio-economic challenges. To make matters worse, some learners must sit in container (converted...

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SU professor honoured with prestigious Women in Science Award

SU professor honoured with prestigious Women in Science Award

Professor Lieketseng Ned of Stellenbosch University's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences​ (FMHS) has been named the Distinguished Young Women Researcher in...

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Overcoming obstacles to gender equality in the military

Overcoming obstacles to gender equality in the military

​In celebration of Women's Month, Prof Lindy Heinecken from the Department of Sociology and Social Anthropology writes in an article for the Cape Argus that the...

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SU researchers honoured with Women in Science Awards

SU researchers honoured with Women in Science Awards

​​Two talented female researchers at Stellenbosch University (SU) reaped the fruits of their hard work when they were honoured with the Department of Science...

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