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Blessed Muyanga at graduation
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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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SU’s Prof Kanshukan Rajaratnam to bring an ‘African voice’ to UN’s global summit on AI for Good

SU’s Prof Kanshukan Rajaratnam to bring an ‘African voice’ to UN’s global summit on AI for Good

​Prof Kanshukan Rajaratnam, Director of Stellenbosch University's School for Data Science and Computational Thinking, has been invited to participate in an...

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World Family Doctor Day: Family doctors keep people healthy on unhealthy planet

World Family Doctor Day: Family doctors keep people healthy on unhealthy planet

​World Family Doctor Day was observed on 19 May. In an opinion piece for the Daily Maverick, Prof Bob Mash from the Department of Family and Emergency Medicine...

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SU awarded R28 million grant to investigate immune systems of HIV-positive mothers, newborns

SU awarded R28 million grant to investigate immune systems of HIV-positive mothers, newborns

​​​Prof Clive Gray from the Division of Immunology in the Biomedical Research Institute at Stellenbosch University (SU) has been awarded a R28 million grant...

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Culture of Reading Survey: Prof Mpofu

Culture of Reading Survey: Prof Mpofu

​​A culture of reading survey amongst staff members of the Faculty of Education was initiated by ​​​Dr Shannon Bishop-Swart, lecturer in the Department of

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A Day in the Life: Drikus Hancke

A Day in the Life: Drikus Hancke

As the Head of Rugby at Maties Sport, Drikus Hancke channels his deep passion for the game into enhancing the Maties Rugby programme. His strategic leadership...

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SDG/2063 Impact Hub collaborates in search of sustainable solutions

SDG/2063 Impact Hub collaborates in search of sustainable solutions

​The SDG/2063 Impact Hub, located in Stellenbosch University (SU) International's Centre for Collaboration in Africa, champions collaboration among African...

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