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Career Day inspires future lawyers to carry Mandela’s legacy forward
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Mandela Day: Madiba’s life a reminder that liberation, journey to freedom continue
SU polymer scientists develop novel method to break down lignin
Polymer scientists at Stellenbosch University have developed a novel method to break down lignin – a by-product in the paper manufacturing process – into...
Infant nutrition boosted by innovative training programme
This week researchers launched an innovative new training programme at Stellenbosch University's (SU) Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) that aims...
Up-and-coming guitarist graduates after many late nights
Juggling a successful music career and studying toward a master's degree in Engineering is not for the faint-hearted.But this week, Roelof van der Merwe, a...
Double PhD celebration for siblings
It was a double celebration for siblings Clarice and Manisha du Plessis, who both graduated with PhDs during Stellenbosch University's (SU) April graduation...
PhD graduate contributes to the development of smallholder farmers
Dr Obvious Mapiye is convinced that his childhood experience with animal and crop farming on a smallholding laid the foundation for his current achievements...
‘FBOs can play practical role in empowering and transforming the poor’ – PhD study
Faith-based organisations (FBOs) can help to empower those who are economically deprived by equipping them with job skills and by restoring their human dignity...