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Pokkel. SU's mascot, welcomes new students to SU
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Campus life

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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Key competencies principals need to ensure good educational outcomes

Key competencies principals need to ensure good educational outcomes

​Almost three decades into South Africa's democracy, the school system continues to be plagued by unequal learning opportunities. A combined approach of...

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UNESCO Chair on Intercultural Competences awarded to SU

UNESCO Chair on Intercultural Competences awarded to SU

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Chair in Intercultural Competences has been awarded to Stellenbosch University...

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A Day in the Life: Diane Gahiza

A Day in the Life: Diane Gahiza

​​​​As Project Coordinator of the Centre for Social Justice, Diane Gahiza is a very busy woman. Having a keen interest in social justice issues and excellent...

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New divisional head ‘called’ to occupational therapy from a young age

New divisional head ‘called’ to occupational therapy from a young age

As a child growing up in the Eastern Cape town of Graaff-Reinet, Professor Lizahn Cloete's life took a drastic turn when her beloved grandmother suffered...

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Prof Gabeba Baderoon delivers poignant Africa Day Lecture

Prof Gabeba Baderoon delivers poignant Africa Day Lecture

​​​​​​​“We need to claim the space of the university because it is a collective treasure to us all. The university itself becomes enriched when it recognises...

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Connected to Africa: Prof Taryn Young champions public healthcare

Connected to Africa: Prof Taryn Young champions public healthcare

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

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