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Clio and KD Sass on their graduation day.
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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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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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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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Prof Clive Gray receives prestigious Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship Award

Prof Clive Gray receives prestigious Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship Award

​Stellenbosch University immunologist Professor Clive Gray received the prestigious Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship Award, which recognises world-class research...

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SU encourages students to apply for financial support

SU encourages students to apply for financial support

​Stellenbosch University (SU) is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the 2025 SU funding opportunities for undergraduates.

Application dates

  • Curre...
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Nelson Mandela Day 2024 - #ITISINYOURHANDS

Nelson Mandela Day 2024 - #ITISINYOURHANDS

To commemorate Mandela Day, Stellenbosch University's Division for Social Impact in partnership with the Transformation Office will host a walking dialogue...

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