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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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Women's Month: Building capacity of the next generation of women scientists

Women's Month: Building capacity of the next generation of women scientists

​​In celebration of Women's Month, we shine a spotlight on an extraordinary woman whose contributions to scientific research and leadership has led to...

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Young entrepreneurs provide extraordinary solutions to everyday problems

Young entrepreneurs provide extraordinary solutions to everyday problems

​A total of 55 learners from four high schools – Stellenzicht, Luckhoff, Makapula (three) and Cloetesville – attended the week-long YEP programme where they...

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Women’s Day: Unresolved challenges a major obstacle for women

Women’s Day: Unresolved challenges a major obstacle for women

​Women's Day was celebrated on Wednesday 9 August. In opinion pieces for the media, experts at Stellenbosch University drew attention to some of the unresolved...

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#WomenofSU: Matie turns a community service into a thriving, job-creating business

#WomenofSU: Matie turns a community service into a thriving, job-creating business

​​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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SU making a meaningful contribution that will take humanity forward - Rector at sport summit

SU making a meaningful contribution that will take humanity forward - Rector at sport summit

​​“We want to be relevant to the people of our country, continent and the rest of the world, and we want to make a meaningful contribution that will take...

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PhD student awarded for excellence in partnership with CDC

PhD student awarded for excellence in partnership with CDC

A PhD student with Stellenbosch University (SU) recently received the 2022 Centre for Global Health Partnership (External Group) award by the US Centres for...

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