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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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International Day of Democracy: Ways to revitalise SA’s democracy

International Day of Democracy: Ways to revitalise SA’s democracy

​The International Day of Democracy was celebrated on Friday 15 September. In opinion pieces for the media, experts at Stellenbosch University offer...

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SU celebrates inauguration of two new UNESCO Chairs

SU celebrates inauguration of two new UNESCO Chairs

​​The ceremonial inauguration of the two newest United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) Chairs at Stellenbosch University (SU...

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SU delegation networks in Japan

SU delegation networks in Japan

​In August, a Stellenbosch University (SU) delegation travelled to Japan to interact with university partners and take part in various International Network of...

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Empowering excellence: SU’s new HR head leads by example

Empowering excellence: SU’s new HR head leads by example

Asked to describe herself, Miriam Hoosain considers her answer carefully. “Curious" would be an apt word, she decides. “One thing people say about me is that I...

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Prof Ada Jansen explores possible reform of tax system to support welfare-improving policies

Prof Ada Jansen explores possible reform of tax system to support welfare-improving policies

​​Prof Ada Jansen, Chair of the Department of Economics in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at Stellenbosch University, delivered her inaugural...

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SU-led international consortium receives R101 million EU grant for epidemic research

SU-led international consortium receives R101 million EU grant for epidemic research

​​Stellenbosch University (SU) is leading an international consortium that recently received a grant of five million euros (approx. R101 million) from the...

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