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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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Van Zyl takes the reins as head of pathology

Van Zyl takes the reins as head of pathology

As a junior doctor, Professor Gert van Zyl was struck by the difference that antiretroviral therapy made to the quality of life of HIV patients. This...

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HELTASA "[un] Conference" 2023

HELTASA "[un] Conference" 2023

HELTASA (Un)Conference 2023 Highlights

The 2023 HELTASA (Un)Conference, hosted by Northwest University (NWU) at their Vanderbijlpark campus, took place from 24...

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Strengthening SU’s brand identity through trademark and copyright management

Strengthening SU’s brand identity through trademark and copyright management

​Gert van Deventer provides support in regulating Stellenbosch University's (SU) trademark portfolio and assisting in institutional copyright matters. He...

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Stellenbosch law professor uncorks insights on criminal liability

Stellenbosch law professor uncorks insights on criminal liability

Prof Shannon Hoctor from the Department of Public Law in the Faculty of Law at Stellenbosch University delivered his inaugural lecture on Thursday 2 November...

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National Children’s Day: We must promote children’s rights

National Children’s Day: We must promote children’s rights

​​National Children's Day is celebrated annually on the first Saturday of November (on 4 November in 2023). In an opinion piece for News24, Dr Chris Jones...

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Medical student cycles 1 500 km to help fellow students pay off study debt

Medical student cycles 1 500 km to help fellow students pay off study debt

In a week that South Africans took part in joyous celebrations of the Springboks' spectacular victory in the Rugby World Cup, another amazing feat was achieved...

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