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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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Prof. Thuli and supporters sweat for #Action4Inclusion

Prof. Thuli and supporters sweat for #Action4Inclusion

​Prof. Thuli Madonsela, the first director of the newly established Centre for Social Justice at Stellenbosch University, and a group of supporters for the...

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Enabling social impact through student engagement

Enabling social impact through student engagement

​​On 8 February 2024, more than 5 000 new Matie students will participate in the annual Social Impact Community Morning at Stellenbosch University (SU) during...

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SU newcomers officially welcomed for 2024

SU newcomers officially welcomed for 2024

​The Stellenbosch University (SU) campus was abuzz with excitement during the official welcoming ceremony, held on 1 February 2024 at Danie Craven Stadium.

Thou...

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New TygerMaties welcomed to the exciting world of health sciences

New TygerMaties welcomed to the exciting world of health sciences

“In front of me today are South Africa's future leaders in healthcare. Our future ICU nurses and specialists, or perhaps even our future minister of health. We...

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Innovative monitoring protocol for PSHB based on citizen science

Innovative monitoring protocol for PSHB based on citizen science

Ecologists at Stellenbosch University's Centre for Invasion Biology (CIB) have developed an innovative monitoring protocol to map priority areas for detecting...

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Muon detector from IP2I will kick-start cosmic-ray research at SU and UWC

Muon detector from IP2I will kick-start cosmic-ray research at SU and UWC

​Cutting edge technology in the form of a muon detector on loan from the Institute of Physics of the Two Infinities (IP2I) in Lyon, France, will kick-start...

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