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Opinion and features

How emergency procurement fuels corruption – and how to prevent it

Bribery, the embezzlement of public funds, conflicts of interest, the unethical exchange of confidential information, and the steering of contracts and...
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You can make a real difference on our campus

You can make a real difference on our campus

By Anita Nel

I am incredibly privileged to lead one of SU's most dynamic and successful divisions. There is not a university on this continent that offers the...

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Are we in October already?

Are we in October already?

By Nicolette van den Eijkel​

Is it October already, or are we still in March? The year has been very busy, and the summer holidays seem distant memories. SUFM...

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This is the year for SUNFin

This is the year for SUNFin

By Manie Lombard

My fellow finance colleagues, I look forward to team-up with you for a successful 2023!

We have an extraordinary year ahead of us with the go...

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The Stellenbosch University of the future

The Stellenbosch University of the future

I heard on the radio someone says that the only way one could change something in South Africa is to disrupt like taxis blocking the N2 or a week-long stayaway...

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30 years of SU’s internationalisation leadership in the spotlight

30 years of SU’s internationalisation leadership in the spotlight

Celebrations included the launch of two prestigious SU International initiatives:

  • Announcement of UNESCO Chair on Intercultural Competences awarded to...
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Interconnected: Human and animal TB part of the same problem

Interconnected: Human and animal TB part of the same problem

 

Tuberculosis (TB) in humans cannot be eradicated unless TB in animals is also eliminated, as these two diseases are closely interconnected.

This is the...

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