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A joyful celebration filled with blessings for SU’s 13th Rector and Vice-Chancellor

The informal celebration of the inauguration of Stellenbosch University’s (SU) new Rector and Vice-Chancellor, Prof Deresh Ramjugernath, started on a festive...
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​ Motsepe Foundation donates R800 000 to SRC-driven initiatives

​ Motsepe Foundation donates R800 000 to SRC-driven initiatives

​The Students' Representative Council (SRC) of Stellenbosch University (SU) recently received a donation of R800 000 from the Motsepe Foundation to spend on...

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Two honorary doctorates, many qualifications to be awarded at March graduation

Two honorary doctorates, many qualifications to be awarded at March graduation

Stellenbosch University (SU) will confer 3 061 qualifications across 11 ceremonies during its March graduation week. Graduation, which is a highlight on the...

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Honoring the Legacy:  Chief of Human Resources Bids Farewell to the South African Military Academy

Honoring the Legacy: Chief of Human Resources Bids Farewell to the South African Military Academy

In a poignant moment, marking the end of an era, the South African Military Academy bid farewell to its esteemed Chief of Human Resources, Vice Admiral Asiel...

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Nobel laureates revisit seminal work in Chancellor’s Lecture at SU

Nobel laureates revisit seminal work in Chancellor’s Lecture at SU

Stellenbosch University (SU) last week hosted many distinguished guests and leading scientists from across the globe. One of the highlights was the Chancellor...

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Department of Soil Science excels at Combined Congress 2024

Department of Soil Science excels at Combined Congress 2024

​​Eight members of the Department of Soil Science attended the Combined Congress 2024 of the Soil and Crop Science Societies of South Africa held at Wilderness...

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SU’s Eucalyptus research programme gets R20 million boost

SU’s Eucalyptus research programme gets R20 million boost

​​With total funding of nearly R20 million over five years (2024 to 2028), researchers at the Hans Merensky Chair in Advanced Modelling of Eucalypt Growth and...

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