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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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SU improves on four indicators for Times Higher Education ranking

SU improves on four indicators for Times Higher Education ranking

​​Stellenbosch University (SU) has improved on four of the five indicators used to compile the 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) World Universities Ranking ...

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Prof Henry Mbaya’s research explores role of Anglican Church in SA

Prof Henry Mbaya’s research explores role of Anglican Church in SA

​Prof Henry Mbaya from the Department of Systematic Theology and Ecclesiology in the Faculty of Theology at Stellenbosch University delivered his inaugural...

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"Woordfees" would like to broaden perspectives all over Stellenbosch

"Woordfees" would like to broaden perspectives all over Stellenbosch

The 2023 Toyota SU Woordfees would like to challenge and inspire staff, students, alumni and visitors to explore new perspectives of our lived worlds. The...

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South African Sign Language must be promoted in all spheres of society

South African Sign Language must be promoted in all spheres of society

​​September marks Deaf Awareness Month every year with the International Day of Sign Languages on 23 September and the International Week of the Deaf being...

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Prof Louis Jonker recognised with prestigious Georg Forster Research Award

Prof Louis Jonker recognised with prestigious Georg Forster Research Award

​When Prof Louis Jonker from Stellenbosch University's (SU) Faculty of Theology was recently named as a recipient of the Georg Forster Research Award, he...

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Heritage Day: Sport, nonracialism and protest songs under the spotlight

Heritage Day: Sport, nonracialism and protest songs under the spotlight

​Heritage Day was celebrated on Sunday 24 September. In opinion pieces for the media, experts at Stellenbosch University focused on sport, nonracialism...

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