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Arts, languages and social sciences

Building community through multilingualism at SU Teaching-Learning-Assessment Day

Multilingualism should be seen not merely as a policy requirement, but as a powerful tool for learning, participation and belonging in higher education. This...
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A picture of the Red Square on the Stellenbosch campus.

Opinion and features

Hunger, dignity, and what we choose to see

There are certain truths that are difficult to sit with. Student hunger is one of them. Hunger among students is not a new issue and it does not occur by...

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Dr Amos Kiyumbi was awarded his PhD in Physics at SU's March 2026 graduation ceremony.

Engineering and technology

Spreading optics and photonics in Southern Africa

With a freshly printed PhD certificate from Stellenbosch University (SU) in his pocket, Dr Amos Kiyumbi is on a mission to invest all the research experience he...

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Sibulele Tonisi graduates

Media release

From Mfuleni to master in biochemistry – SU graduate overcomes the odds

Growing up in the Cape Town township of Mfuleni, a career in science felt light years away, says Sibulele Tonisi. But last week (Tuesday, 24 March) he graduated...

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Noku Katom

Media release

Theology graduate is proof that education has no expiry date

When teenage pregnancy and early parenting felt like a double-edged sword, Noku Katom made a life-changing decision: She would “go and fetch herself”.

This week...

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SU attracts government leaders committed to strengthening public service

Media release

SU attracts government leaders committed to strengthening public service

Stellenbosch University (SU) has once again demonstrated its growing role as a partner in strengthening public leadership in South Africa, as several high...

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Prof Deresh Ramjugernath photographed on the Red Square

Events

First alignment, then acceleration

Speaking to the Cape Town Press Club last week, Prof Deresh Ramjugernath, Stellenbosch University (SU) Rector and Vice-Chancellor, reflected on his first year...

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