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A joyful celebration filled with blessings for SU’s 13th Rector and Vice-Chancellor
Rooting out corruption key to reducing poverty in Africa
Corruption significantly impedes poverty alleviation efforts and overall development in Africa. It acts as a major obstacle by diverting resources away from...
Around the world in a week – Global Week 2023
From 9 to 12 October, Stellenbosch University (SU) International's Unit for Global Education (UGE) hosted Global Week 2023. The week was marked by various...
CST announces Nina Callaghan as deputy director
The Centre for Sustainability Transitions has appointed Nina Callaghan as its deputy director. Nina joins co-directors Prof Reinette (Oonsie) Biggs and Prof...
Hard work and sacrifices rewarded with Rector’s Award
Stellenbosch University (SU) recently hosted the annual Rector's Awards for Excellent Achievement. The formal gala dinner celebrated the outstanding...
World Food Day: Sustainable food systems needed to combat hunger and malnutrition
World Food Day is observed globally on 16 October. In opinion pieces for the media, experts at Stellenbosch University emphasise the importance of sustainable...
Tradition and science collaborate to help identify edible grasshoppers
Most people would probably turn up their noses at a dish of grasshoppers, but residents in Limpopo's rural communities love to tuck into these insects...