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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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Innovus spinout CubeSpace secures R47m VC funding for global expansion

Innovus spinout CubeSpace secures R47m VC funding for global expansion

Stellenbosch University and Innovus spinout company CubeSpace, a leading satellite component manufacturer, has secured R47m venture capital funding to fuel its...

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Dr Ethel Phiri grows climate-smart indigenous crops

Dr Ethel Phiri grows climate-smart indigenous crops

​Dr Ethel Phiri, a lecturer in the Sustainable Agriculture Programme in the Faculty of AgriSciences at Stellenbosch University (SU), combines scientific...

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What's your story?

What's your story?

When my team and I talk about our strategy for the year, I like to share articles that resonate with the year we face. This year, I chose an article from...

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Conservation actions for SA’s white shark population now a matter of urgency

Conservation actions for SA’s white shark population now a matter of urgency

  • New paper challenges the notion of a stable white shark population.
  • In the Western Cape, the number of white shark sightings has declined to fewer than 10 per...
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Remarkable PGCE student included in Deaf ICC Cricket World Cup Team

Remarkable PGCE student included in Deaf ICC Cricket World Cup Team

​Tjaart van der Walt was born completely deaf in both ears. He also has severe tunnel vision that impacts his ability to see and has a third condition that...

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Inclusive education helps students thrive academically, socially

Inclusive education helps students thrive academically, socially

​​Inclusive teaching and learning practices in higher education are important because embracing diversity not only cultivates empathy, understanding, and...

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