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Connecting the dots: Prof Liezl van Dyk’s vision as new DVC: Academic

Stellenbosch University’s (SU) new Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Academic, Prof Liezl van Dyk, sees patterns everywhere: in 14-year chapters, prime numbers and the...
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Prof Pierre Goussard running to save children’s lives

Prof Pierre Goussard running to save children’s lives

On July 5th, Professor Pierre Goussard will line up at the start of one of the world's most challenging trail runs, the Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon in...

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Industrial Engineering offers women a bright future

Industrial Engineering offers women a bright future

​Industrial engineering offers fantastic career opportunities for women. Industrial engineers work in manufacturing, mining, logistics, healthcare, agriculture...

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Liam Gillesen: Building bridges through solidarity, not charity

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Liam Gillesen: Building bridges through solidarity, not charity

For Liam Gillesen, a fourth-year SU student pursuing a combined Bachelor of Accounting and a Bachelor of Laws degree, leadership begins where titles end. Raised...

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Lesetja Kganyago installed as SU’s 16th Chancellor in stately ceremony

Lesetja Kganyago installed as SU’s 16th Chancellor in stately ceremony

​​​A cold and steady rain fell over Stellenbosch on Friday morning, but rays of sunshine appeared over lunch as Stellenbosch University (SU) celebrated a...

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Aidan Fletcher: Service guided by faith, driven by compassion

Aidan Fletcher: Service guided by faith, driven by compassion

YOUTH MONTH

This Youth Month, we're celebrating students who are driving positive change on campus, in their communities and beyond. Through their leadership...

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SARUA Hosts Inaugural Regional Higher Education Conference in Lusaka

SARUA Hosts Inaugural Regional Higher Education Conference in Lusaka

​​Lusaka, Zambia – 21–23 May 2025 – The Southern African Regional Universities Association (SARUA) successfully hosted its first-ever regional conference...

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