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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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FMHS students grade SU’s planetary health status

FMHS students grade SU’s planetary health status

​​The long-term survival of humans depend on the health of the planet, and all institutions – including health professionals training schools – have a role to...

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Mandela Day: We must continue Madiba’s courageous journey

Mandela Day: We must continue Madiba’s courageous journey

​Nelson Mandela International Day is celebrated annually on 18 July. In opinion pieces for the media, Profs Nico Koopman (Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Social...

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Rudolph is creating space for others to thrive

Rudolph is creating space for others to thrive

​​​​Born and raised in the Cape Winelands, the once aspiring professional golfer, Rudolph du Toit, finds his value, calling, and purpose in helping create a...

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A top legal expert with a passion for art

A top legal expert with a passion for art

Liesl Fichardt is not just a top tax lawyer, but also an advocate for the arts. While she has established herself as a leader in the legal world, her love for...

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GNU should prioritise child-headed households

GNU should prioritise child-headed households

​If there is one thing that South Africa's new government of national unity should prioritise, it is child-headed households. Children from these households are...

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IAML 2024 Congress: A Historic Event in Stellenbosch

IAML 2024 Congress: A Historic Event in Stellenbosch

​The International Association of Music Libraries, Archives and Documentation Centres (IAML) is a global organisation dedicated to fostering the activities of...

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