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Career Day inspires future lawyers to carry Mandela’s legacy forward

Three decades after South Africa adopted one of the world’s most progressive constitutions, more than 150 aspiring lawyers gathered at Stellenbosch University...
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International Mother Language Day: Indigenous languages must be promoted

International Mother Language Day: Indigenous languages must be promoted

​International Mother Language Day was observed on Monday 21 February. In an opinion piece for Cape Times, Dr Simthembile Xeketwana (Department of Curriculum...

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Researchers harness artificial intelligence for rare disease diagnosis

Researchers harness artificial intelligence for rare disease diagnosis

​​The families of patients with rare genetic diseases have, historically, struggled for years – or even for entire lifetimes – to get a correct diagnosis for...

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#MaroonMondays: Show your Maties spirit!

#MaroonMondays: Show your Maties spirit!

​Join the #MaroonMonday movement.

The Development and Alumni Relations Division (DAR) and Maties Sport are asking staff, students, and alumni to get behind our...

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Stellenbosch University’s campus marginally affected by taxi unrest

Stellenbosch University’s campus marginally affected by taxi unrest

The South African Police Services (SAPS) impounded taxis in town and around the Stellenbosch University Campus, followed by taxi operators blocking crossings...

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Investments in Sustainable Development Goals key for social justice

Investments in Sustainable Development Goals key for social justice

World Day of Social Justice was observed on 20 February. In an opinion piece for Daily Maverick, Dr Chris Jones (Unit for Moral Leadership) writes that...

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Disability studies could help end discrimination against people who stutter

Disability studies could help end discrimination against people who stutter

​Stuttering can be debilitating and frustrating. This is something Dr Dane Isaacs knows all too well. As a person who stutters, he had to overcome many...

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