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Blessed Muyanga at graduation
Image by: Henk Oets

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Dignity restored – SU chemistry graduate’s journey to success

Blessed Muyanga came to Stellenbosch University (SU) in 2022 in pursuit of a science degree and a sense of independence. He never imagined he would become the...
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Dutch student visit to Africa Centre opens up an avenue for collaboration

Dutch student visit to Africa Centre opens up an avenue for collaboration

Students from the Faculty of Business and Economics at Groningen University

Students from the Faculty of Business and Economics at Groningen University visited the Africa Centre to gain insights into how HIV/Aids affects the business...

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African scientists call for equitable research partnerships to advance microbiome research

African scientists call for equitable research partnerships to advance microbiome research

Leading African scientists have issued a compelling call for more equitable research partnerships in a new paper published in Nature Medicine. The paper...

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SU seminar promotes research collaboration across universities

SU seminar promotes research collaboration across universities

In a concerted effort to reignite research endeavours and foster collaboration across the Western Cape, the Department of Economics at Stellenbosch University...

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MEd student gets new perspective in Germany

MEd student gets new perspective in Germany

Elizabeth Loock-Lintvelt was part of the intercultural Humboldt University International Education Training in which Stellenbosch University, Humboldt...

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Innovation, 21st century skills under the spotlight on Africa Day

Innovation, 21st century skills under the spotlight on Africa Day

​Africa Day was observed on 25 May.  In celebration of this important day on our calendar, Prof Wim de Villiers, Rector and Vice-Chancellor, and Prof Hester...

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Young SU composer makes waves

Young SU composer makes waves

​At just 24 years old, Lize Briel is already making her mark on the world stage. A master's student at the Department of Music at Stellenbosch University (SU)...

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