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A joyful celebration filled with blessings for SU’s 13th Rector and Vice-Chancellor
Research on Alzheimer drug memantine sheds light on novel mechanism in maintaining cell health
Memantine is one of the main drugs prescribed for patients with mild to severe Alzheimer's disease. Yet, despite an 8.5% increase worldwide in the use of...
Social Impact: SUNCOI inspires passion for chemistry in learners
With Stellenbosch University's (SU) focus on social impact awareness in July, this series of profiles celebrates remarkable individuals and teams who make a...
Stellenbosch University and NSRI join forces to combat drowning
As World Drowning Prevention Day approaches on July 25, Stellenbosch University (SU) and the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) are reinforcing their...
Prof Herman Wasserman explores relationship between media and society
Prof Herman Wasserman from the Department of Journalism in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences delivered his inaugural lecture on 23 July 2024. The title...
Social Impact: Helping hand for Deaf learners gets recognition at SU
With Stellenbosch University's (SU) focus on social impact awareness in July, this series of profiles celebrate remarkable individuals and teams who make a...
SU student partners with GreenPeace Foundation SA to feed hungry students
Stellenbosch University (SU) student Francisca Darkoh, who runs a food business called FoodbyFranniDee, recently partnered with the GreenPeace Foundation SA to...