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Twin triumph: Atlantis brothers graduate from SU

The Blackenberg twins’ journey with Stellenbosch University (SU) began in high school – and this week, they graduated together from the same faculty. Born in...
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"Champions" in SU Teaching-Learning-Assessment (TLA) Recognised at TLA Celebration

"Champions" in SU Teaching-Learning-Assessment (TLA) Recognised at TLA Celebration

A diverse cohort of academics from Stellenbosch University (SU) took center stage at the Teaching-Learning-Assessment (TLA) Celebration, held at STIAS on March...

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“Wheels of Opportunity” – Stellenbosch chemistry lecturer cycling 600km for student support

“Wheels of Opportunity” – Stellenbosch chemistry lecturer cycling 600km for student support

Dr. Marietjie Lutz, a first-year chemistry lecturer at Stellenbosch University, is embarking on an ambitious effort to raise funding for undergraduate BSc...

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World Kidney Day: The link between salt, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease

World Kidney Day: The link between salt, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease

​World Kidney Day is observed annually on the second Thursday in March (on 14 March in 2024). In an opinion piece for the Daily Maverick, Prof Yazied  Chothia...

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Show your support for Global Recycling Day: bring your e-waste to the Rooiplein on Monday 18 March

Show your support for Global Recycling Day: bring your e-waste to the Rooiplein on Monday 18 March

To raise awareness about Global Recycling Day on 18 March 2024 and International Day for Zero Waste (30 March), the Environmental Sustainability team of...

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FMHS scientists shine at SAMRC 10th Scientific Merit Awards

FMHS scientists shine at SAMRC 10th Scientific Merit Awards

​​​Five scientists with Stellenbosch University's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) were recently honoured at the South African Medical Research...

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Stellenbosch laser physicists to develop protocol for production of high-tech radiopharmaceuticals

Stellenbosch laser physicists to develop protocol for production of high-tech radiopharmaceuticals

Stellenbosch University (SU) and high-tech company Enlightened Isotopes, a subsidiary of ASP Isotopes, have entered into a research partnership worth R8.5...

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