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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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Late SU alumni’s space legacy endures with launch of the VanZyl-1 satellite

Late SU alumni’s space legacy endures with launch of the VanZyl-1 satellite

The legacy of world renowned space scientist and Maties alumnus Dr Japie van Zyl endures with Hydrosat's launch of the eponymous VanZyl-1 satellite aboard Space...

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SU and UCT build bridges with Vice-Chancellors Lecture

SU and UCT build bridges with Vice-Chancellors Lecture

​​​​In a powerful display of academic cooperation, Stellenbosch University (SU) this week hosted its annual Vice-Chancellor's Lecture, welcoming Prof Mosa...

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Solomzi Mphambo proudly embodies black feminism

Solomzi Mphambo proudly embodies black feminism

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

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Prof Juliana Claassens centres feminist perspectives in theology

Prof Juliana Claassens centres feminist perspectives in theology

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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Lifelong learning and sharing knowledge important to newly appointed Dr Kajee

Lifelong learning and sharing knowledge important to newly appointed Dr Kajee

​Dr Farhana Kajee recently joined the Faculty of Education as senior lecturer in the Department Education Policy Studies. She shared about her passions and life

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Training to teach French, German and Mandarin in South African schools

Training to teach French, German and Mandarin in South African schools

​The Faculty of Education started training teachers for non-official languages, notably French, German and Mandarin in 2022. Not many universities train...

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