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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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From Stellenbosch to Japan: A First-Generation Student's Journey of Peace, Courage, and Global Learning

From Stellenbosch to Japan: A First-Generation Student's Journey of Peace, Courage, and Global Learning

In a world where many of us struggle to find our place, Buhlebenkosi Nombewu, a final year BSc student in Human Life Sciences with Psychology    , has embarked...

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Casual Day 2024 theme “I See You” shines light on invisible disabilities

Casual Day 2024 theme “I See You” shines light on invisible disabilities

With still too many instances where people with disabilities are not seen, heard, and included in day-to-day planning, this year's Casual Day 2024 theme, “I See...

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Prof Nando Ferreira helps transform the lives of individuals with severe limb injuries

Prof Nando Ferreira helps transform the lives of individuals with severe limb injuries

​Prof Nando Ferreira from the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery in the Department of Surgical Sciences at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) at...

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Highlighting teacher well-being through African collaboration and partnerships

Highlighting teacher well-being through African collaboration and partnerships

​Dr Shannon Bishop-Swart and Dr Elzahn Rinquest recently co-presented a teacher well-being and resilience workshop to thirty under- and postgraduate teaching

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Young democrats gather in Stellenbosch for Africa’s first International Youth Think Tank

Young democrats gather in Stellenbosch for Africa’s first International Youth Think Tank

A youth conference on democracy in Africa and Nobel Symposium held in Stellenbosch started with a minute's silence for detained Zimbabwean human rights activist...

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Yaadein Padiachy advances equality with conviction and passion

Yaadein Padiachy advances equality with conviction and passion

In celebration of Women's Month, Stellenbosch University (SU) is shining a spotlight on extraordinary staff and students on our campus who champion women's...

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