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More than 9 000 tree species yet to be discovered
A new study puts the total number of tree species on Earth at 73 274, with another 9 186 still to be discovered. Roughly 40% of these undiscovered tree species...
SU students impressed with de-alcoholised wine research
Stellenbosch University students under the supervision of Dr Hélène Nieuwoudt and Prof Chris Pentz impressed with their research on de-alcoholised wines at...
Novel zebrafish research shows green rooibos tea helps to reduce anxiety
A new study conducted on zebrafish has confirmed that the consumption of rooibos tea – and specifically unfermented or green rooibos – helps to reduce anxiety...
Fifth USAN conference empowers young researchers
From 19 to 21 January, 26 young scholars in applied linguistics, linguistics, and literature participated in the fifth USAN conference, hosted by the...
Collaboration with maths-and-science project produces future physician
A collaboration between Stellenbosch University (SU) and a non-governmental organisation that helps improve maths and science results at township schools has...
SA’s top 2021 matriculant to call SU home
Since being named the country's overall top National Senior Certificate learner for 2021, things have felt a bit surreal for Ulrich le Roux from Paarl Boys'...