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Prof Cristina Trois, Director of Stellenbosch University’s Centre for Renewable and Sustainable Energy Studies, presents research on unlocking value from vine waste at the Southern African Sustainable Energy Conference 2026. With her are co-authors Dr Yared Abera (left) and Martina Mariani. Picture: Desmond Thompson
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Events

Taking sustainable energy research from the lab to the market

South African researchers should measure success not only by publications and patents, but by the tangible technologies, businesses and jobs their work creates...
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PhD study explores impact of drought on apple and wheat farmers in the Western Cape

PhD study explores impact of drought on apple and wheat farmers in the Western Cape

For key wheat and apple production regions, the recent multi-year drought was the most severe in 30 years. This may be an early sign of the effects of climate...

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Better injury care to be investigated with NIHR-boost

Better injury care to be investigated with NIHR-boost

Injuries from incidents like road accidents, burns or violence are very common and are a major cause of death, particularly in low-income and middle-income...

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SU racism investigation underway after initial suspension

SU racism investigation underway after initial suspension

​Stellenbosch University (SU) strongly condemns the incident recorded at Huis Marais, evidently motivated by racist and destructive behaviour. The University...

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A day in the life of: Thulani Hlatswayo

A day in the life of: Thulani Hlatswayo

Working in Student Governance and serving as an Assistant Residence Head at Metanoia, Thulani Hlatswayo plays a key part in assisting students on their...

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Message from the Rector: Incident at Huis Marais

Message from the Rector: Incident at Huis Marais

​​Dear students and colleagues

By now you are well aware of the incident that was captured on a cell phone video in the Huis Marais residence in the early hours...
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African Food Dialogue on food prices: ‘Child stunting doesn’t happen overnight; it’s chronic’

African Food Dialogue on food prices: ‘Child stunting doesn’t happen overnight; it’s chronic’

It costs at least R800 per month to ensure that a child eats enough nutritious meals to grow and develop adequately. Unfortunately, South Africa's childcare...

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