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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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EMS Dean says farewell after six years

EMS Dean says farewell after six years

EMS Dean says farewell after six years

After six years as Dean of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (EMS) Prof Ingrid Woolard will be taking up a new position as Executive Dean of the...

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Students and South-South relations benefit from SU English language programme

Students and South-South relations benefit from SU English language programme

​Learning a new language is much like travelling to a distant land: Every word unlocks a world of new possibilities, and every sentence builds bridges to...

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SU students selected for prestigious Africa United Youth Orchestra performance at Carnegie Hall

SU students selected for prestigious Africa United Youth Orchestra performance at Carnegie Hall

​Stellenbosch University's Department of Music is proud to announce that six of its talented students have been selected to join the Africa United Youth...

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New isotope hydrology technique reveals secrets of river flow

New isotope hydrology technique reveals secrets of river flow

​​Researchers used isotope hydrology techniques to develop a pioneering method to assess how different sources of water sources contribute to river flow dynamis...

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SU contributes to groundbreaking study on ultra-rare diseases

SU contributes to groundbreaking study on ultra-rare diseases

In a landmark study published in Nature Genetics, Stellenbosch University (SU) has played a notable role in advancing the diagnosis of ultra-rare diseases. The...

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Uncertainty about social media’s role in adolescent mental health

Uncertainty about social media’s role in adolescent mental health

​​Although there is a slight yet meaningful positive link between anxiety and depression in adolescents and the time they spent on social media as well as their...

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