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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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TLA Seminar: The classroom as an assemblage of places

TLA Seminar: The classroom as an assemblage of places

You are invited to attend the second quarterly TLA (Teaching-Learning-Assessment) seminar of 2024, offered by the Division for Learning and Teaching...

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Stellenbosch University first African institution to drive food sustainability with carbon-tracking software

Stellenbosch University first African institution to drive food sustainability with carbon-tracking software

​​​​Stellenbosch University's (SU) Compliance and Catering Office has partnered with the Swedish-based startup K​limato to promote a more conscious approach to...

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"I will always be a very loyal Matie" - Farewell to Prof Kobus Van Schalkwyk

"I will always be a very loyal Matie" - Farewell to Prof Kobus Van Schalkwyk

​​Trying to separate Prof Kobus van Schalkwyk from Stellenbosch University (SU) and his beloved School of Accountancy (SoA) is like trying to separate a father...

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We must cherish and defend our democracy

We must cherish and defend our democracy

​This year marks the 30th anniversary of democracy in South Africa. Looking ahead to our national and provincial elections on 29 May as well as the next 30...

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Prof Frank Tanser unpacks HIV battle in South Africa

Prof Frank Tanser unpacks HIV battle in South Africa

​​Prof Frank Tanser, Director of Population Health Innovation in the Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation (CERI) in the School for Data Science and...

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Chemistry lecturer closing in on fundraising target of R60 000 for student tuition

Chemistry lecturer closing in on fundraising target of R60 000 for student tuition

After cycling a gruelling 600 km over six days with a torn hip labrum and the support of her four children – including her youngest who is just 12 years old -...

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