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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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#WomenofSU:  Top SU geneticist unlocks mysteries of rare diseases for patients and students

#WomenofSU: Top SU geneticist unlocks mysteries of rare diseases for patients and students

​​​In celebration of Women's Month, Stellenbosch University is shining a spotlight on the exceptional women of our institution. As we celebrate the remarkable...

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Remarkable women celebrated during Women's Month: Erika Hoffman

Remarkable women celebrated during Women's Month: Erika Hoffman

​Another remarkable woman who achieved several major milestones is Erika Hoffman. She started working at SU in 2000 at IMSTUS, which in 2013 became part of...

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Biodiversity of natural forests key to buffer severity of non-native tree invasions

Biodiversity of natural forests key to buffer severity of non-native tree invasions

​A new study, published in Nature this week, has found that the native biodiversity of natural forests largely buffers the severity of non-native tree...

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Male peer networks used in pioneering large-scale trial to increase uptake of HIV prevention in men

Male peer networks used in pioneering large-scale trial to increase uptake of HIV prevention in men

​​​Effectively engaging men in HIV prevention remains one of the greatest challenges to driving the HIV epidemic towards elimination in Sub-Saharan Africa.   

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#WomenofSU: ‘Educate a girl and you change the future’

#WomenofSU: ‘Educate a girl and you change the future’

​In celebration of Women's Month, Stellenbosch University is shining a spotlight on the exceptional women of our institution. As we celebrate the remarkable...

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Hardekraaltjie Cemetery: Wait, there’s a cemetery on campus?

Hardekraaltjie Cemetery: Wait, there’s a cemetery on campus?

Liyema Jacobs is a medical student at Stellenbosch University's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. He attended an engagement session for students on the...

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