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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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Climate change emerges as major driver of amphibian declines globally

Climate change emerges as major driver of amphibian declines globally

  • ​​​SU researcher contributes to global study finding that 40% of amphibians face extinction largely because of climate change: 
  • Climate change emerges as major...
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EMS student and team secures first prize in influential data science hackathon

EMS student and team secures first prize in influential data science hackathon

​​​​In a remarkable display of data-driven ingenuity and problem-solving skills, three students from Stellenbosch University including one from the Faculty of...

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iKaya Primary School switches on its solar system

iKaya Primary School switches on its solar system

​​Stellenbosch's iKaya Primary School in Kayamandi became the second school in town to benefit from green initiatives of the Western Cape Education Department...

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Prof Sonja Mouton loves the beauty and elegance of Banach algebras

Prof Sonja Mouton loves the beauty and elegance of Banach algebras

​Prof Sonja Mouton from the Mathematics Division in the Department of Mathematical Sciences in the Faculty of Science delivered her inaugural lecture on...

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“Cultivating a culture that promotes student success through meaningful co-curricular experiences”

For the last few months, aspiring and existing student leaders have been undergoing leadership development training in preparation for student leadership...

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Students engage with legendary cricketer Dr Ali Bacher

Students engage with legendary cricketer Dr Ali Bacher

​If cricket was a kingdom, Dr Ali Bacher would be considered royalty in that land in both South Africa and the rest of the global sporting world. Recently...

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