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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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FMHS grows agile leaders through innovative course

FMHS grows agile leaders through innovative course

The American author John Maxwell once said there is almost no limit to the potential of an organisation that recruits good people, raises them up as leaders...

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A royal anniversary for SU’s HortiDemoCentre as Dutch Queen pays a visit

A royal anniversary for SU’s HortiDemoCentre as Dutch Queen pays a visit

​​Exactly a year after the opening of Stellenbosch University's (SU) HortiDemoCentre​ at Welgevallen Experimental Farm, students and staff were delighted to...

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Africa’s governments must help protect subsea cable infrastructure for better cyber defense

Africa’s governments must help protect subsea cable infrastructure for better cyber defense

​October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. In an opinion piece for the Mail & Guardian, Prof Francois Vreÿ (Security Institute for Governance and Leadership in...

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SoA equips small businesses with key accounting skills

SoA equips small businesses with key accounting skills

The School of Accountancy (SoA) continued its quest to give back to the community through a recent workshop that equipped business owners in Phillippi and...

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SU chemist awarded career-changing Pivot fellowship

SU chemist awarded career-changing Pivot fellowship

​​​Dr Katherine de Villiers from the Department of Chemistry and Polymer Science at Stellenbosch University (SU) is one of only seven scientists worldwide who...

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A year of transformation: SciMathUS celebrates student achievements

A year of transformation: SciMathUS celebrates student achievements

​More than 133 students embarked on a life-altering journey in 2023, having accepted the challenge to reshape their future through the SciMathUS university...

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