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Clio and KD Sass on their graduation day.
Image by: Henk Oets

Media release

Sass twins honour their activist mom, an SU alumna, on graduation day

In the early 1980’s a young medical student’s dreams came crashing down. As an activist protesting the injustices of apartheid, Patricia Grace Rorich was...
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Universities and Western Cape Government join hands to clear patient waiting lists in Central Karoo

Universities and Western Cape Government join hands to clear patient waiting lists in Central Karoo

Stellenbosch University (SU) and the University of the Western Cape (UWC) are collaborating with the Western Cape Government Department of Health and Wellness...

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Strengthening academies ties: Groningen University and SU host 2nd Equipping Summer School

Strengthening academies ties: Groningen University and SU host 2nd Equipping Summer School

The University of Groningen, in collaboration with Stellenbosch University, successfully hosted the second Equipping Summer School: Inclusive teaching and...

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Dr Therina Theron receives SARIMA Excellence Award

Dr Therina Theron receives SARIMA Excellence Award

Dr Therina Theron won the SARIMA (Southern African Research and Innovation Management Association – www.sarima.co.za) Excellence Award for Distinguished...

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Democracy faces many challenges

Democracy faces many challenges

​The International Day of Democracy was observed on 15 September. In opinion pieces for the media, experts at Stellenbosch University's Centre for Research on...

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Auxin: Socially responsive curricula in medical education: A student perspective

Auxin: Socially responsive curricula in medical education: A student perspective

​​You are invited to attend the next lunch time Auxin session offered by the Centre for Teaching and Learning.

​Speaker: Dr Anthea Hansen 

Topic: Socially...

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Our diversity is a rich source of experience for the life of our University

Our diversity is a rich source of experience for the life of our University

It was a great privilege to host once again our RC's seventh Women's Day event on 7 August this year. This event is a highlight on my annual calendar and a...

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