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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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Microorganisms play important role in ecosystems, human health – Prof Thulani Makhalanyane

Microorganisms play important role in ecosystems, human health – Prof Thulani Makhalanyane

​Prof Thulani Makhalanyane from the Department of Microbiology and the School for Data Sciences and Computational Thinking at Stellenbosch University delivered...

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Maties Hockey adds third  astroturf to their facility

Maties Hockey adds third astroturf to their facility

​Maties Hockey once again expanded its hockey offering by adding a third astroturf to their facility and officially welcomed athletes to their grounds in August...

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SU chemists inducted as Fellows of SA Chemical Institute and Royal Society of SA

SU chemists inducted as Fellows of SA Chemical Institute and Royal Society of SA

​Three chemistry lecturers in Stellenbosch University's Department of Chemistry and Polymer Science have been inducted as Fellows of the South African Chemical...

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World Teachers’ Day: Teachers’ voices must be heard

World Teachers’ Day: Teachers’ voices must be heard

​​World Teachers' Day was celebrated on Saturday 5 October. In opinion pieces for the media, experts in the Faculty of Education at Stellenbosch University...

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Runner-up: best MSc thesis in computational and statistical science at an African university

Runner-up: best MSc thesis in computational and statistical science at an African university

​​​Jacobie Mouton, an alumnus of Stellenbosch University (SU) with an MSc in Computer Science, was the runner-up for the Grace Alele-Williams Masters Award for...

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Show your support: Staff talent showcase for #Move4Food

Show your support: Staff talent showcase for #Move4Food

​​Join us for a night of incredible talent and good vibes at our Open Mic event! Come and cheer on your colleagues as they take the stage to sing, dance, recite...

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