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Prof Nina Schumann is finding new notes in a world reimagined by Parkinson’s

When accomplished pianist Prof Nina Schumann went for her first mammogram, she expected a routine check-up. Instead, she left with a life-changing diagnosis...
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Acceptance of Sign Language as official 12th language improves communication for deaf teacher

Acceptance of Sign Language as official 12th language improves communication for deaf teacher

​​​​​​​​​Sign Language was accepted as South Africa's 12th official language on 19 July. Ilze Aaron, the first deaf student graduating at the Faculty of...

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Playing with preschoolers improves mental well-being of older persons

Playing with preschoolers improves mental well-being of older persons

​​​​​Playing games and interacting with preschoolers could help to improve the mental well-being and mood of older people in retirement homes, a new study at...

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New talks@stellenboschuni podcast series on transformative assessment  launched

New talks@stellenboschuni podcast series on transformative assessment launched

​The Division for Learning and Teaching Enhancement (DLTE) recently launched a podcast series discussing transformative assessment practices at SU on the talks...

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Auxin: Modelling students’ minds – what cognitive science can teach us about teaching

Auxin: Modelling students’ minds – what cognitive science can teach us about teaching

​“My students have finally grasped the concept!” What exactly has happened in the minds of your students? The first part of this talk will explore different...

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HELTASA: Digital Dialogue and (un)Conference invitations

HELTASA: Digital Dialogue and (un)Conference invitations

Please see the updates from HELTASA below. The Higher Education Learning and Teaching Association of Southern Africa (HELTASA) is a professional association...

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Facilities Management give back to Stellenbosch Police Station on Mandela Day 2023

Facilities Management give back to Stellenbosch Police Station on Mandela Day 2023

​​“In the 32 years that I've worked at Stellenbosch's Police Station, it was the first time that we received this kind of visit from our community. Normally we...

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