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Casey-Lee Anthony’s childhood journalism dream gets wings at SU

Long before Casey-Lee Anthony ever dreamt of studying at Stellenbosch University (SU), she was already imagining herself as part of the media world. In primary...
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Dr Allison Matroos photographed holding her degree outside the Coetzenburg Centre
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Shaping the future of Stellenbosch Business School with vision and dedication

Shaping the future of Stellenbosch Business School with vision and dedication

​Professor Charles Adjasi, the acting director of the Stellenbosch Business School, has a rich and diverse background that deeply influences his approach to...

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A life dedicated to medicine: Prof Helmuth Reuter’s journey

A life dedicated to medicine: Prof Helmuth Reuter’s journey

The recently retired Executive Head of the Department of Medicine at Stellenbosch University's (SU) Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS), Prof Helmuth...

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Political concerns determine health outcomes – Prof Pieter Fourie

Political concerns determine health outcomes – Prof Pieter Fourie

​Prof Pieter Fourie from the Department of Political Science in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Stellenbosch University delivered his inaugural...

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African universities must strengthen alumni participation, prioritise societal needs

African universities must strengthen alumni participation, prioritise societal needs

​Africa Universities' Day is observed annually on 12 November. In opinion pieces for University World News, Karen Bruns (Development & Alumni Relations) and...

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Stellies Shake Out transforms Thursday nights into community adventure

Stellies Shake Out transforms Thursday nights into community adventure

Every Thursday evening at 18:00, Coetzenburg Centre comes alive as dozens of runners, equipped with head-torches, gather for their weekly trail run. This is the...

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Innovation and diversity shine at the 2024 data school hackathon

Innovation and diversity shine at the 2024 data school hackathon

The recently concluded hackathon organised by Stellenbosch University's (SU) School for Data Science and Computational Thinking was extraordinary, marking a...

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