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Connecting the dots: Prof Liezl van Dyk’s vision as new DVC: Academic

Stellenbosch University’s (SU) new Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Academic, Prof Liezl van Dyk, sees patterns everywhere: in 14-year chapters, prime numbers and the...
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Prospective and current student leaders embrace #ChangeAsACatalystForGrowth at Summit

Prospective and current student leaders embrace #ChangeAsACatalystForGrowth at Summit

While most would have been happy to stay home and keep warm on a cold and rainy Saturday, several hundred students braved the rain and wind to attend the...

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Staff get a 15% discount on Homecoming tickets

Staff get a 15% discount on Homecoming tickets

​The Development and Alumni Relations Division is ready to roll out the maroon carpet for the University's 9th annual Homecoming Weekend taking place from...

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Prof Carine Smith focuses on proper functioning of body’s regulatory systems

Prof Carine Smith focuses on proper functioning of body’s regulatory systems

​Prof Carine Smith from the Department of Medicine in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) at Stellenbosch University (SU) delivered her inaugural...

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Work emails, calls on golf course worsen performance, study finds

Work emails, calls on golf course worsen performance, study finds

​Checking your work-related emails or taking business calls while playing golf could prevent you from hitting that elusive eagle or birdie.

This is according to...

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New EMS Vice-Deans’ prioritise student success and engaged research

New EMS Vice-Deans’ prioritise student success and engaged research

The EMS faculty recently welcomed Prof Ada Jansen (Vice Dean: Learning and Teaching) and Prof Dieter von Fintel (Vice Dean: Research, Postgraduate Affairs and...

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In the business of shifting boundaries: Lidia du Plessis

In the business of shifting boundaries: Lidia du Plessis

​​​​Lidia du Plessis is a firm believer in celebrating and developing each individual's unique potential. This also underpins her work as programme manager of...

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