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Sibulele Tonisi graduates
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Media release

From Mfuleni to master in biochemistry – SU graduate overcomes the odds

Growing up in the Cape Town township of Mfuleni, a career in science felt light years away, says Sibulele Tonisi. But last week (Tuesday, 24 March) he graduated...
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If the going gets tough, you go canoeing around Mauritius

If the going gets tough, you go canoeing around Mauritius

Liezel Matthee, our Chief Director Facilities Management’s personal assistant, and her husband decided to explore the famous island of Mauritius a little...

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Don’t distract the dog … and other lessons from Lead with Disability

Don’t distract the dog … and other lessons from Lead with Disability

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     Lead With Disability programme 
  • ​​Did you know that when you meet someone who is blind, you should resist the urge to engage with their service dog? While...

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    ACU summer school at SU sparks frank conversations among Commonwealth students

    ACU summer school at SU sparks frank conversations among Commonwealth students

    ​Forty students from 22 Commonwealth countries gathered at the recent Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) summer school, hosted by Stellenbosch...

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    Three coveted ‘Science Oscars’ for SU

    Three coveted ‘Science Oscars’ for SU

    ​​Stellenbosch University (SU) bagged three sought-after prizes at the 2022/2023 National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF)/South32 Awards on Thursday (13...

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    Your contribution is a 'beacon of hope'

    Your contribution is a 'beacon of hope'

    When Paige Schimper's student debt threatened to derail not only her academic career but also her career prospects, she would not have thought that a little...

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    Get involved this Mandela Month

    Get involved this Mandela Month

    The Division for Social Impact, Transformation Office, Human Resources Employee Wellbeing, The Language Centre, Student Communities and The Student...

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