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Dr Thembani Dube, a lecturer in the Department of History at SU, capped her sister, Sukoluhle Linda Duba, a junior lecturer at the Department of Economics, on graduation day.
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Linda Dube played on through grief to earn her master’s degree

In the early hours of 4 December 2024 in Kimberley, far from home and in the middle of a football tournament where she represented Stellenbosch University (SU)...
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EMS student and team secures first prize in influential data science hackathon

EMS student and team secures first prize in influential data science hackathon

​​​​In a remarkable display of data-driven ingenuity and problem-solving skills, three students from Stellenbosch University including one from the Faculty of...

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iKaya Primary School switches on its solar system

iKaya Primary School switches on its solar system

​​Stellenbosch's iKaya Primary School in Kayamandi became the second school in town to benefit from green initiatives of the Western Cape Education Department...

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Prof Sonja Mouton loves the beauty and elegance of Banach algebras

Prof Sonja Mouton loves the beauty and elegance of Banach algebras

​Prof Sonja Mouton from the Mathematics Division in the Department of Mathematical Sciences in the Faculty of Science delivered her inaugural lecture on...

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“Cultivating a culture that promotes student success through meaningful co-curricular experiences”

For the last few months, aspiring and existing student leaders have been undergoing leadership development training in preparation for student leadership...

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Students engage with legendary cricketer Dr Ali Bacher

Students engage with legendary cricketer Dr Ali Bacher

​If cricket was a kingdom, Dr Ali Bacher would be considered royalty in that land in both South Africa and the rest of the global sporting world. Recently...

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Prof Ilse Feinauer heads SAASA

Prof Ilse Feinauer heads SAASA

Prof Ilse Feinauer, Ton and Anet Vosloo Chair in Afrikaans Language Practice, has been elected as the Chair of the Academy Council for the South African...

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