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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 collects and diverts more than 1 000 tonnes of waste each year from its campuses

​SU collects and diverts more than 1 000 tonnes of waste each year from its campuses

  • ​SU's centralised Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) on the Stellenbosch campus sorted and diverted more than 1 000 tonnes of waste away from landfill in 2023 
  • W...
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Prof Sara Grobbelaar innovates for inclusive development

Prof Sara Grobbelaar innovates for inclusive development

​Prof Sara Grobbelaar from the Department of Industrial Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering at Stellenbosch University (SU) delivered her inaugural...

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Highlights from the SUPAN Conference

Highlights from the SUPAN Conference

At the 5th annual gathering since the inception of the Stellenbosch University Professional Assistants Network (SUPAN) in 2019, assistants from across the...

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Prof Christie Dorfling’s research helps improve extraction of valuable metals

Prof Christie Dorfling’s research helps improve extraction of valuable metals

Prof Christie Dorfling from the Department of Chemical Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering at Stellenbosch University delivered his inaugural lecture on...

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New Stellenbosch Thuthuzela Care Centre a “beacon of hope” for GBV victims

New Stellenbosch Thuthuzela Care Centre a “beacon of hope” for GBV victims

​​​​Stellenbosch University (SU) is one of several partners involved in the launch of the first support centre for victims of gender-based violence (GBV) that...

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SunCom Office Spotlights

SunCom Office Spotlights

The Compliance and Catering Office, situated within the SU Business Office (SunCom), has reported a significant achievement of: 0% food poisoning incidents in...

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