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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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Hard work and sacrifices rewarded with Rector’s Award

Hard work and sacrifices rewarded with Rector’s Award

​Stellenbosch University (SU) recently hosted the annual Rector's Awards for Excellent Achievement. The formal gala dinner celebrated the outstanding...

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World Food Day: Sustainable food systems needed to combat hunger and malnutrition

World Food Day: Sustainable food systems needed to combat hunger and malnutrition

​World Food Day is observed globally on 16 October. In opinion pieces for the media, experts at Stellenbosch University emphasise the importance of sustainable...

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Tradition and science collaborate to help identify edible grasshoppers

Tradition and science collaborate to help identify edible grasshoppers

​​​​Most people would probably turn up their noses at a dish of grasshoppers, but residents in Limpopo's rural communities love to tuck into these insects...

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SU rebranding boosted by engaging workshops

SU rebranding boosted by engaging workshops

​The journey to a new brand identity for SU started more than three years ago and the success of the phased implementation is due to a remarkable team effort...

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SU’s involvement in Africa-Europe Clusters of Research Excellence is a research milestone

SU’s involvement in Africa-Europe Clusters of Research Excellence is a research milestone

​​​Stellenbosch University (SU) earlier this month celebrated its co-leadership of four of the 17 joint Africa-Europe Clusters of Research Excellence (CoRE)...

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Celebration of excellence in nursing: Sigma induction

Celebration of excellence in nursing: Sigma induction

The Department of Nursing and Midwifery at Stellenbosch University's (SU) Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) recently hosted an induction ceremony...

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