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Pokkel. SU's mascot, welcomes new students to SU
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Spirits run high as SU prepares to welcome its new Maties

Thousands of newcomer students will arrive on Stellenbosch University’s (SU) campuses from Monday 26 January to take part in the official Welcoming Programme...
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Connected to Africa: Prof Haynes’ passion for crystals unlocks potential

Connected to Africa: Prof Haynes’ passion for crystals unlocks potential

​​​The institutional theme at Stellenbosch University (SU) for May this year is “Connected to Africa” and on 25 May we celebrated Africa Day with the rest of...

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Anatomy from another perspective

Anatomy from another perspective

Modelling clay is not an item regularly found on requisition forms of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS). Yet anatomy lecturer Janine Correia...

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More cybersecurity awareness needed in SANDF

More cybersecurity awareness needed in SANDF

​​The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) is just as vulnerable to cyberattacks as any other entity or organisation. To prevent or mitigate...

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‘Mother of the Nation’ honoured in ceremonial blessing of SU’s Krotoa Building

‘Mother of the Nation’ honoured in ceremonial blessing of SU’s Krotoa Building

​​​​​​Songs, drumbeats, and incantations reverberated through Stellenbosch's historic oak-lined streets on Saturday, 20 May, as traditional healers, elders...

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Prof Wessel du Toit helps to enhance the quality of wine

Prof Wessel du Toit helps to enhance the quality of wine

​Prof Wessel du Toit from the Department of Viticulture and Oenology in the Faculty of AgriSciences at Stellenbosch University recently delivered his inaugural...

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Connected to Africa: Dr Lueme focuses on a healthy planet

Connected to Africa: Dr Lueme focuses on a healthy planet

The institutional theme at Stellenbosch University (SU) for May this year is “Connected to Africa" and on 25 May we celebrated Africa Day with the rest of the...

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