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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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SU professor honoured with prestigious Women in Science Award

SU professor honoured with prestigious Women in Science Award

Professor Lieketseng Ned of Stellenbosch University's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences​ (FMHS) has been named the Distinguished Young Women Researcher in...

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Overcoming obstacles to gender equality in the military

Overcoming obstacles to gender equality in the military

​In celebration of Women's Month, Prof Lindy Heinecken from the Department of Sociology and Social Anthropology writes in an article for the Cape Argus that the...

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SU researchers honoured with Women in Science Awards

SU researchers honoured with Women in Science Awards

​​Two talented female researchers at Stellenbosch University (SU) reaped the fruits of their hard work when they were honoured with the Department of Science...

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Prof Soraya Seedat uses her expertise to advocate for gender equity

Prof Soraya Seedat uses her expertise to advocate for gender equity

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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“I’m a problem solver!” says number theorist Prof Florian Luca

“I’m a problem solver!” says number theorist Prof Florian Luca

​​Prof Florian Luca, one of only a handful of A1-rated mathematicians in South Africa, has joined Stellenbosch University's Department of Mathematical Sciences...

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Inspired by people: Lorraine van As

Inspired by people: Lorraine van As

It's Women's Month and the Faculty of Education celebrates the remarkable women in the faculty. Lorraine van As is the Senior Secretary at the Department of

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