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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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Master’s student overcomes several obstacles to graduate with distinction in the field that ‘chose her’

Master’s student overcomes several obstacles to graduate with distinction in the field that ‘chose her’

For someone who initially thought speech therapy involved teaching people how to write speeches, Ntokozo Ndlovu has excelled in this field, graduating from...

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A focus on pursuing and sharing knowledge

A focus on pursuing and sharing knowledge

After about three years leading the Africa Centre team as interim director, Dr Munya Saruchera is stepping down to focus more of his time and energy on...

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A PhD at 25, a job overseas and wedding bells for gifted food scientist

A PhD at 25, a job overseas and wedding bells for gifted food scientist

​​​​The first few months of 2024 will always be a memorable milestone in Dr Jana van Rooyen's life. Not only did she obtain a PhD in Food Science at...

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App offers hope to PTSD sufferers in SA

App offers hope to PTSD sufferers in SA

​​Many South Africans who are exposed to trauma and suffer from posttraumatic stress order (PTSD) do not always receive the treatment they need to deal with...

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Future professors at SU get a big boost with SUNRISE

Future professors at SU get a big boost with SUNRISE

​A cutting-edge programme to support top academics in their journey to becoming professors was recently introduced at Stellenbosch University (SU). The launch...

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Prof Homi Bhabha and William Kentridge offer riveting insights in conversation at SU

Prof Homi Bhabha and William Kentridge offer riveting insights in conversation at SU

Two phenomenal minds dazzled a Stellenbosch audience recently when they spent 90 minutes in awe of the intellectual and creative gymnastics of the renowned...

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