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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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Nominations for prestigious Jan H Marais Prize 2024 requested

Nominations for prestigious Jan H Marais Prize 2024 requested

The Jan H Marais Prize recognises an outstanding contribution to Afrikaans as language of science through work and publications of high level and quality in...

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Maties lecturer tackling up-hill Comrades for students in need AND healthy brain cells

Maties lecturer tackling up-hill Comrades for students in need AND healthy brain cells

​​Prof Ben Loos, head of the Department of Physiological Sciences at Stellenbosch University (SU), will use the challenge posed by the Comrades Marathon – also...

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Celebrating the fascinating world of plants

Celebrating the fascinating world of plants

The fascinating world of plants will be in the global spotlight when plant lovers from all over the world celebrate the seventh International Fascination of...

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SU Professor appointed permanent director of NIThecs

SU Professor appointed permanent director of NIThecs

​Prof Francesco Petruccione, Professor of Quantum Computing at Stellenbosch University (SU), has been appointed the permanent Director of the National Institute...

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A Day in the Life: Georgenia Stam

A Day in the Life: Georgenia Stam

Georgenia Stam, manager of the Clinical Training Platform at Tygerberg Campus since 2019, strategically oversees student clinical training. Her role includes...

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SU Library launches enlightening exhibit reflecting on 30 years of democracy

SU Library launches enlightening exhibit reflecting on 30 years of democracy

A priceless exhibition that sheds light on South Africa's turbulent past before and after the dawn of democracy 30 years ago, was opened at the Stellenbosch...

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