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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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SU microbiome researcher honoured for his contribution to the field

SU microbiome researcher honoured for his contribution to the field

Prof. Thulani Makhalanyane has been awarded the prestigious Silver Medal of the South African Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (SASBMB) for his...

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Dutch student visit to Africa Centre opens up an avenue for collaboration

Dutch student visit to Africa Centre opens up an avenue for collaboration

Students from the Faculty of Business and Economics at Groningen University

Students from the Faculty of Business and Economics at Groningen University visited the Africa Centre to gain insights into how HIV/Aids affects the business...

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African scientists call for equitable research partnerships to advance microbiome research

African scientists call for equitable research partnerships to advance microbiome research

Leading African scientists have issued a compelling call for more equitable research partnerships in a new paper published in Nature Medicine. The paper...

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SU seminar promotes research collaboration across universities

SU seminar promotes research collaboration across universities

In a concerted effort to reignite research endeavours and foster collaboration across the Western Cape, the Department of Economics at Stellenbosch University...

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MEd student gets new perspective in Germany

MEd student gets new perspective in Germany

Elizabeth Loock-Lintvelt was part of the intercultural Humboldt University International Education Training in which Stellenbosch University, Humboldt...

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Innovation, 21st century skills under the spotlight on Africa Day

Innovation, 21st century skills under the spotlight on Africa Day

​Africa Day was observed on 25 May.  In celebration of this important day on our calendar, Prof Wim de Villiers, Rector and Vice-Chancellor, and Prof Hester...

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