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Prof Edward Kirumira, Director, Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study (STIAS), Prof Richard Stevens, Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Learning and Teaching at SU, the Hon Dr Ela Gandhi and Prof Alain Tschudin, UNESCO Gandhi-Montessori-Luthuli Chair on Education for Peace and Transformative Solidarity
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Events

Dr Ela Gandhi calls for nonviolence in an age of power politics

Stellenbosch University (SU) had the rare honour of hosting Hon Dr Ela Gandhi, granddaughter of Kasturba and Mahatma Gandhi, for the fourth session (17 March)...
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Prof Kennedy Dzama appointed as new Dean of the Faculty of AgriSciences

Prof Kennedy Dzama appointed as new Dean of the Faculty of AgriSciences

Prof Kennedy Dzama, an academic pioneer in animal breeding, genetics and sustainable agriculture, has been appointed as the new Dean of the Faculty of...

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Dr Katlego Letlonkane: Championing Inclusive Internationalisation Across Borders

Dr Katlego Letlonkane: Championing Inclusive Internationalisation Across Borders

​​​For Dr Katlego Letlonkane, inclusion is not an abstract ideal — it's about staying in touch. “When we connect with others, we create the foundation for...

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Prof Bronwynè Coetzee creates space for thoughtful connection

Prof Bronwynè Coetzee creates space for thoughtful connection

This Women's Month, we're celebrating the academic staff at Stellenbosch University (SU) who are shaping minds and inspiring excellence through their teaching...

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Shaping a place for business: Meet Stellenbosch 2025

Shaping a place for business: Meet Stellenbosch 2025

Stellenbosch may be known for its academic excellence and wine estates, but behind the postcard image a new narrative is emerging – one that positions the town...

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Social entrepreneurship expert visits the Department of Business Management

Social entrepreneurship expert visits the Department of Business Management

The Department of Business Management is privileged to host Prof Niels Bosma from the Utrecht School of Economics (USE) at Utrecht University in the Netherlands...

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Cape Town Marathon: Help Maties cross the finish line

Cape Town Marathon: Help Maties cross the finish line

​Stellenbosch University (SU) staff members, students, and alumni will join over 20 000 runners for the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon on Sunday 19 October 2025 –...

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