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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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World Stroke Day: Occupational therapists promote quality of life for stroke survivors

World Stroke Day: Occupational therapists promote quality of life for stroke survivors

​​As rehabilitation professionals, occupational therapists promote the quality of life for stroke survivors by improving their ability to perform everyday tasks...

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SU Teaching Fellowships 2025

SU Teaching Fellowships 2025

Teaching fellowships were initiated at Stellenbosch University (SU) in 2009 to provide an opportunity for outstanding academics to develop their teaching...

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Stellenbosch University celebrates R3 billion milestone

Stellenbosch University celebrates R3 billion milestone

​Stellenbosch University's Development and Alumni Relations Division (DAR) marked a significant achievement last week, announcing the successful fundraising of...

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Empathy in Action: How Radical Empathy Can Revolutionize Classrooms

Empathy in Action: How Radical Empathy Can Revolutionize Classrooms

Opinion Article by Le-Ann Goliath (Early Career Researcher in Education Policy)

In many working-class communities, schools serve as essential centres for...

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TB researcher Dr Caitlin Uren joins elite Young Scientists Academy

TB researcher Dr Caitlin Uren joins elite Young Scientists Academy

​Department of Biomedical Sciences lecturer Dr Caitlin Uren was recently inaugurated as a member of the South African Young Academy of Science (SAYAS), which...

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