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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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Artful scholar: Scott Williams gets a first degree with excellent master’s thesis

Artful scholar: Scott Williams gets a first degree with excellent master’s thesis

Statistically, the chances of getting your degree on your birthday are quite small. It's also rare for a student to obtain a master's degree after not...

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Award-winning SU spinout company impresses at COP28 with its plastic waste management solution

Award-winning SU spinout company impresses at COP28 with its plastic waste management solution

Stellenbosch University (SU) spinout company Urobo Biotech​ has established itself as global research leader by presenting at the 28th Conference of the...

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PhD study highlights inadequacies in Care Dependency Grant for disabled children

PhD study highlights inadequacies in Care Dependency Grant for disabled children

​The Care Dependency Grant (CDG) for children with disabilities in South Africa is insufficient to meet the needs of these children and to ensure the social...

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Exciting collaboration on teaching- and research-related initiatives in Curriculum Studies

Exciting collaboration on teaching- and research-related initiatives in Curriculum Studies

​​Tom Smits, an Extraordinary Professor at the Department of Curriculum Studies visited Stellenbosch University in the week of 13 November 2023. Tom Smits has...

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Shy TikTok sensation graduates to international music fame

Shy TikTok sensation graduates to international music fame

​Getting a degree in International Studies usually means a student has mastered the geopolitical intricacies of international relations. While studying at...

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Prof Fataar's book unravels the narratives of black students within the institution

Prof Fataar's book unravels the narratives of black students within the institution

On November 22, 2023, Stellenbosch University became the stage for an enlightening discourse as the much-anticipated book, The Educational Pathways and...

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