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Media release

New internship programme at SU clinics opens doors for aspiring medical receptionists

For many young South Africans, earning a qualification is only the beginning of a difficult journey. The next hurdle is finding the work experience employers...
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Engineering student creates solar-powered unicorn to inspire careers in STEM

Engineering student creates solar-powered unicorn to inspire careers in STEM

​​Graduation is an opportunity to not only celebrate the qualifications of Stellenbosch University's (SU) students but also the creativity that stems from the...

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Honorary doctorate recipient proud to join Maties family

Honorary doctorate recipient proud to join Maties family

​​“I stand here before you deeply honoured and profoundly humbled by the recognition bestowed upon me and the privilege of joining the illustrious family of...

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Speech therapist overcomes mental health challenges after years of struggling

Speech therapist overcomes mental health challenges after years of struggling

​​​​​When Firdous Sulaiman walked across the stage to get her degree in Speech, Language and Hearing Therapy on Tuesday (12 December), it was a triumphant...

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Single mother’s grit takes her from rural village to PhD in Molecular Biology

Single mother’s grit takes her from rural village to PhD in Molecular Biology

​​Raised in the small village of Nemangwe in the Midlands Province of Zimbabwe, 40-year-old Dr Rachiel Gumbo was always destined for bigger things. She has...

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SU honorary doctorate for award-winning academic, writer and gender activist

SU honorary doctorate for award-winning academic, writer and gender activist

​Award-winning academic, writer and gender activist Prof Pumla Dineo Gqola received an honorary doctorate from Stellenbosch University (SU) at its December...

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SU honours Global Disability Advisor

SU honours Global Disability Advisor

Stellenbosch University (SU) awarded an honorary doctorate to the Global Disability Advisor to the World Bank Group Charlotte Vuyiswa McClain-Nhlapo at its...

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