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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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#WomenofSU: Dr Karen Garner journeys from broken telephones to breaking barriers

#WomenofSU: Dr Karen Garner journeys from broken telephones to breaking barriers

​In celebration of Women's Month, Stellenbosch University is shining a spotlight on the exceptional women of our institution. As we celebrate the remarkable...

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Moeletsi Mbeki engages with SU students on state failure and upcoming 2024 elections

Moeletsi Mbeki engages with SU students on state failure and upcoming 2024 elections

Moeletsi Mbeki, the outspoken scholar, journalist, political economist and analyst, is not one to beat around the bush when it comes to a key social issues...

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#WomenofSU: Making a difference –  one word at a time

#WomenofSU: Making a difference – one word at a time

​​​​​In celebration of Women's Month, Stellenbosch University is shining a spotlight on the exceptional women of our institution. As we celebrate the...

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Remarkable women celebrated during Women's Month: Prof Christa van der Walt

Remarkable women celebrated during Women's Month: Prof Christa van der Walt

After 18 years at the Faculty of Education Prof Christa van der Walt retired at the end of 2022. She was the Vice Dean of Research since 2021. She left deep...

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Prof Thuli Madonsela receives lifetime achievement award from legal educators

Prof Thuli Madonsela receives lifetime achievement award from legal educators

​Stellenbosch University's (SU) Prof Thuli Madonsela last night (15 August) received another feather in her cap as the recipient of the Annual Lifetime...

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Prof Hans Strijdom and team working to prevent heart disease

Prof Hans Strijdom and team working to prevent heart disease

Prof Hans Strijdom, Head of the Division of Medical Physiology in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) at Stellenbosch University, delivered his...

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