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Dr Tjaart van der Walt photographed at the Coetzenburg Centre where he received his honorary doctorate.
Image by: Henk Oets

Awards and milestones

SU bestows honorary doctorate on pioneer of digital banking in Africa

Dr Tjaart Johannes van der Walt, regarded as a pioneer of digital banking on the African continent, was awarded an honorary doctorate by his alma mater...
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GBV: ‘SU committed to a safe, inclusive and respectful environment’

GBV: ‘SU committed to a safe, inclusive and respectful environment’

​​Stellenbosch University (SU) strongly supports a zero-tolerance stance against gender-based violence (GBV). Therefore, the University is supporting the 16...

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Forests have potential to store more carbon, but emissions must be cut

Forests have potential to store more carbon, but emissions must be cut

​​A new study by hundreds of scientists around the world, including Stellenbosch University (SU), found that forests globally have the potential to store...

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SU multidisciplinary student team develops eco-friendly prototype wind reader

SU multidisciplinary student team develops eco-friendly prototype wind reader

​​​​A multidisciplinary team comprising of four postgraduate students from Stellenbosch University (SU) has developed a prototype eco-friendly wind reader...

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SU and PET Labs Pharmaceuticals forge strategic partnership for cyclotron facility

SU and PET Labs Pharmaceuticals forge strategic partnership for cyclotron facility

Stellenbosch University (SU) is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking collaboration with PET Labs Pharmaceuticals (Pty) Ltd to establish a cutting-edge...

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SU outreach to Zambia brings hope to heart disease patients

SU outreach to Zambia brings hope to heart disease patients

An outreach by Stellenbosch University's (SU) Division of Cardiology has brought hope and a life-saving procedure to patients in Zambia who suffer from...

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SU alumni dream team takes first place in Cambridge Misinformation Hackathon

SU alumni dream team takes first place in Cambridge Misinformation Hackathon

​A web-based plugin which addresses misleading numerical claims in online media reports earned three Stellenbosch University alumni first place in the Cambridg...

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