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Guests of honour at the Career Day for Law Students
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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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Stellenbosch University raises R8.1 million to settle student debt

Stellenbosch University raises R8.1 million to settle student debt

​Stellenbosch University's graduation week has ended on an extra high note for 166 graduates. Thanks to donations amounting to R8.1 million — a total of 82...

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Lockdown turns graduate into children’s book author

Lockdown turns graduate into children’s book author

 What do you do when it’s the middle of lockdown 2020, you have two children who are avid readers, you’ve run out of books and all the libraries are closed...

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Sibling duo set to change the world

Sibling duo set to change the world

Sibling duo Neo Tsiu (24) and her brother, Modise (22), both who recently graduated during Stellenbosch University's (SU) hybrid graduation week, are now...

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Prestigious medal for SU alumnus and business leader

Prestigious medal for SU alumnus and business leader

​Stellenbosch University's (SU) prestigious Pro Bene Merito Medal was awarded to Mr Desmond Smith for his contribution to the University. He received the medal...

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Dr Daniels makes history in SA viticultural circles

Dr Daniels makes history in SA viticultural circles

​When Andries Daniels received his doctorate in the Faculty of AgriSciences at Stellenbosch University (SU) in mid-December, he became the first black South...

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Doctoral study could assist in fight against antibiotic resistance

Doctoral study could assist in fight against antibiotic resistance

​Antibiotic resistance – when bacteria develop resistance to bactericidal drugs – is a major global public health threat making it difficult to treat common...

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