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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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Access with success: The next generation of STEM professionals

Access with success: The next generation of STEM professionals

The Kutlwanong Centre for Maths, Science and Technology is an NGO that accelerates the quality and quantity of science, technology, engineering, and maths...

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Empowering young women for a future in the grape and wine industry

Empowering young women for a future in the grape and wine industry

​​​​Stellenbosch University's Viticulture and Oenology Winter School Programme 2023 packed with immersive learning and inspiration have left a lasting...

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Acceptance of Sign Language as official 12th language improves communication for deaf teacher

Acceptance of Sign Language as official 12th language improves communication for deaf teacher

​​​​​​​​​Sign Language was accepted as South Africa's 12th official language on 19 July. Ilze Aaron, the first deaf student graduating at the Faculty of...

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Playing with preschoolers improves mental well-being of older persons

Playing with preschoolers improves mental well-being of older persons

​​​​​Playing games and interacting with preschoolers could help to improve the mental well-being and mood of older people in retirement homes, a new study at...

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New talks@stellenboschuni podcast series on transformative assessment  launched

New talks@stellenboschuni podcast series on transformative assessment launched

​The Division for Learning and Teaching Enhancement (DLTE) recently launched a podcast series discussing transformative assessment practices at SU on the talks...

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Auxin: Modelling students’ minds – what cognitive science can teach us about teaching

Auxin: Modelling students’ minds – what cognitive science can teach us about teaching

​“My students have finally grasped the concept!” What exactly has happened in the minds of your students? The first part of this talk will explore different...

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