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A joyful celebration filled with blessings for SU’s 13th Rector and Vice-Chancellor

The informal celebration of the inauguration of Stellenbosch University’s (SU) new Rector and Vice-Chancellor, Prof Deresh Ramjugernath, started on a festive...
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Marching for peace: Students gather to raise awareness about Palestinian cause

Marching for peace: Students gather to raise awareness about Palestinian cause

A group of about 70 students recently gathered outside Admin B to protest the ongoing human rights violations in the Israeli-Palestinian war. Having marched...

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SU’s top achievers celebrated at Rector’s Awards

SU’s top achievers celebrated at Rector’s Awards

In a night filled with pride and prestige, Stellenbosch University (SU) recently celebrated its top students with the annual Rector's Awards. With a red-carpet...

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Lubowski's vision: “A call for economic equality in South Africa,” says Nicholson

​​Anton Lubowski was a freedom fighter, anti-apartheid activist and advocate who dedicated his life to social and economic justice. While he was a Namibian...

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Celebrating 30 years of hope and healing

Celebrating 30 years of hope and healing

In a powerful display of community partnership, Stellenbosch University (SU) staff and students recently joined hands with the Bishop Lavis community and...

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Visionaries, leaders, philanthropists, and innovators among those to receive honorary doctorates from SU

Visionaries, leaders, philanthropists, and innovators among those to receive honorary doctorates from SU

​​​Stellenbosch University (SU) has proudly confirmed the names of the six exceptional individuals who will receive honorary doctorates at upcoming graduation...

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African Gala Dinner: Celebrating African Heritage in a Global Context

African Gala Dinner: Celebrating African Heritage in a Global Context

​​​How do we harness our African heritage in an ever- Changing and Globalised World? That was the big question at the African Gala Dinner 2024. On 11 October...

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