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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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A Day in the Life: Justin Alberts

A Day in the Life: Justin Alberts

​​As we kicked off May commemorating Workers' Day, we dedicate this series of articles to our staff and their important contribution to the University. Justin...

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Tygerberg at forefront of surgical training with da Vinci robot

Tygerberg at forefront of surgical training with da Vinci robot

​The future of advanced surgical operations undoubtedly lies in technology, and increasingly in using robotics for complicated surgical procedures. Therefore...

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A day in the life: René Robbertze

A day in the life: René Robbertze

We marked Worker's Day with a series of articles during May to honour the valuable contribution of staff to Stellenbosch University (SU).

Precision is a key...

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Africa pays a premium for global sluggishness regarding climate change

Africa pays a premium for global sluggishness regarding climate change

​​​Africa needs to stop paying the price for the rest of the world's recalcitrance to act fast enough in response to the irrefutable conclusions that climate...

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A day in the life: Katlego Letlonkane

A day in the life: Katlego Letlonkane

​​As a labour lawyer, social scientist, and former consultant in human resources (HR) transformation, Katlego Letlonkane has assisted many organisations with...

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SU proud host of CliMigHealth’s African hub

SU proud host of CliMigHealth’s African hub

To add to its pioneering work to combat climate change and enhance resilience, Stellenbosch University (SU) is now also home to the CliMigHealth-Stellenbosch...

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