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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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Dr Jocelyn Solomons pioneers equity for women in sport

Dr Jocelyn Solomons pioneers equity for women in sport

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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Societies Council registration period has started

Societies Council registration period has started

​As part of their final administrative tasks for the 2023/2024 term, the Societies Council is currently processing registrations for student societies. The...

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Prospective and current student leaders embrace #ChangeAsACatalystForGrowth at Summit

Prospective and current student leaders embrace #ChangeAsACatalystForGrowth at Summit

While most would have been happy to stay home and keep warm on a cold and rainy Saturday, several hundred students braved the rain and wind to attend the...

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Staff get a 15% discount on Homecoming tickets

Staff get a 15% discount on Homecoming tickets

​The Development and Alumni Relations Division is ready to roll out the maroon carpet for the University's 9th annual Homecoming Weekend taking place from...

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Prof Carine Smith focuses on proper functioning of body’s regulatory systems

Prof Carine Smith focuses on proper functioning of body’s regulatory systems

​Prof Carine Smith from the Department of Medicine in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) at Stellenbosch University (SU) delivered her inaugural...

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Work emails, calls on golf course worsen performance, study finds

Work emails, calls on golf course worsen performance, study finds

​Checking your work-related emails or taking business calls while playing golf could prevent you from hitting that elusive eagle or birdie.

This is according to...

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