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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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Prof Donita Africander advances women’s health through groundbreaking research

Prof Donita Africander advances women’s health through groundbreaking research

​Prof Donita Africander from the Department of Biochemistry in the Faculty of Science at Stellenbosch University delivered her inaugural lecture recently. The...

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EMS Vice-Dean: Learning and Teaching reflects after 13 eventful years

EMS Vice-Dean: Learning and Teaching reflects after 13 eventful years

After successfully serving as Vice-Dean: Learning and Teaching, Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (EMS) for 13 eventful years, Prof Ronel du Preez-Snyman’s third and final term ended on Friday, 28 June 2024.

‘I will miss the camaraderie of working on difficult issues together; the opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life and the excitement that a new day...

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Social Impact: Prof Eileen Africa champions children’s movement

Social Impact: Prof Eileen Africa champions children’s movement

With Stellenbosch University's (SU) focus on social impact awareness in July, this series of profiles celebrate remarkable individuals and teams who make a...

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Two new species of Psilocybe mushrooms discovered in southern Africa

Two new species of Psilocybe mushrooms discovered in southern Africa

Two new species of psychoactive mushrooms in the genus Psilocybe have been described from southern Africa, bringing the list to six known species indigenous to...

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Social Impact: Preserving Pniël’s rich history is Myburgh’s passion

Social Impact: Preserving Pniël’s rich history is Myburgh’s passion

With Stellenbosch University's (SU) focus on social impact awareness in July, this series of profiles celebrate remarkable individuals and teams who make a...

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SU alumni appointed to new cabinet

SU alumni appointed to new cabinet

​Three alumni of Stellenbosch University (SU) have been appointed to South Africa's seventh administration.  

Ms Thembi Simelane was appointed as Minister of...

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