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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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Future Professor Zininga is set on finding a cure for malaria

Future Professor Zininga is set on finding a cure for malaria

​​Beyond the academic challenge, two things made Dr Tawanda Zininga decide to become a biochemistry lecturer at Stellenbosch University (SU). When he first...

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SU student wins 2023 Commonwealth Short Story Prize for Africa region 

SU student wins 2023 Commonwealth Short Story Prize for Africa region 

​The story that won Hana Gammon (20) the first prize in the 2023 Commonwealth Short Story Prize for the Africa region is dedicated to a very special person...

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SU plays its role in peaceful and inclusive development in Africa

SU plays its role in peaceful and inclusive development in Africa

​The launch of the Business and Conflict Observatory (BCO) at the Stellenbosch Business School recognises Stellenbosch University's (SU) important role in the...

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A Day in the life: Heilet Bertrand

A Day in the life: Heilet Bertrand

​Manager of the Institute for Futures Research (IFR) Heilet Bertrand is always thinking ahead to keep clients updated on future trends and developments. Having...

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International Day for Biological Diversity: Freshwater biodiversity essential for our survival

International Day for Biological Diversity: Freshwater biodiversity essential for our survival

​​​The International Day for Biological Diversity is observed annually on 22 May. In an opinion piece for the Cape Times, Prof Michael Samways from the...

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Connected to Africa: CCA forges meaningful partnerships for SU

Connected to Africa: CCA forges meaningful partnerships for SU

​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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