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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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FMHS psychiatrist recognised for pioneering schizophrenia research

FMHS psychiatrist recognised for pioneering schizophrenia research

​In what he describes as “humbling recognition" of his research into mental health, Dr Lebogang Phahladira, specialist psychiatrist and senior lecturer in the...

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‘Target specific wine consumers for increased sales’ – research study

‘Target specific wine consumers for increased sales’ – research study

​Wine marketers (and wine companies) could increase their sales if they develop targeted strategies to reach different groups of wine consumers. Market...

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New species of medicinal mushroom endemic to Knysna forest

New species of medicinal mushroom endemic to Knysna forest

​​​​A new species of medicinal mushroom in the genus Hericium was recently identified by a third-year microbiology and genetics student at Stellenbosch...

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TLA Seminar:  A capstone project to enhance entrepreneurial and other critical skills in students

TLA Seminar: A capstone project to enhance entrepreneurial and other critical skills in students

You are invited to attend the next quarterly TLA seminar offered by the Division for Learning and Teaching Enhancement 

Speaker:   Dr Albert Strever (Department...

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Universities are engines of innovation and research – Prof Sibusiso Moyo

Universities are engines of innovation and research – Prof Sibusiso Moyo

​World Creativity and Innovation Day was celebrated on 21 April. In an opinion piece for the Mail & Guardian, Prof Sibusiso Moyo, Deputy Vice-Chancellor for...

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Swiss and SU students both benefit from new short programme

Swiss and SU students both benefit from new short programme

​As part of its 30-year celebration of internationalisation at Stellenbosch University (SU), SU International introduced a Short programme with the University...

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