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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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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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Stellenbosch University’s medical students beat burnout with the stroke of a brush

Stellenbosch University’s medical students beat burnout with the stroke of a brush

​​​​The ability of art to improve mental health has been well documented, but research shows that a few hours of creativity may also help health professionals...

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Accolades to our #MaroonMachine family

Accolades to our #MaroonMachine family

Ilhaam Groenewald, Chief Director Maties Sport, writes: 

2023 was another exceptional year for Maties Sport and our student-athletes, both on and off the field...

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Our lesson learned: listen

Our lesson learned: listen

Manie Lombard, Chief Director Finance, writes: 

It was with immense gratitude and relief that I could write in our recent report to SU’s council that we have...

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