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Spirits run high as SU prepares to welcome its new Maties
Museums as change makers – Stellenbosch University Museum marks International Museum Day, 18 May
Museums, often perceived as sites for the preservation of history, have a pivotal role to play in changing history, says Bongani Mgijima, Director of the Stell...
A day in the life: Peter Kirsten
Senior HR practitioner Peter Kirsten helps staff at Stellenbosch University (SU) plan for their future, but when he has a chance to relax, he enjoys watching...
World Hypertension Day: Policies to curb hypertension, diabetes must focus on people’s needs
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, cancer, chronic respiratory disease and diabetes are the leading cause of premature death worldwide...
SU Ombud – advocate for the principles of fairness and equity
Across the globe, ombuds have for long served as independent channels through which individuals can seek help.
The term “ombud" comes from the Nordic terms...
Grandson wins Van der Walt medal as best computer science student at SU
Emil van der Walt made history when he was awarded the Van der Walt medal for the best third year student in Computer Science at Stellenbosch University (SU)...
Swiss symposium about generational gap leads to provocative insights
Stellenbosch University (SU) for the first time played host to the St Gallen Symposium, a prestigious annual event organised by the University of St Gallen in...