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Sibulele Tonisi graduates
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From Mfuleni to master in biochemistry – SU graduate overcomes the odds

Growing up in the Cape Town township of Mfuleni, a career in science felt light years away, says Sibulele Tonisi. But last week (Tuesday, 24 March) he graduated...
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SU’s Herman Wasserman joins authoritative new global information environment expert panel

SU’s Herman Wasserman joins authoritative new global information environment expert panel

Prof Herman Wasserman, Chair of the Department of Journalism at Stellenbosch University (SU), has been invited to join a new international authoritative panel...

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Africa Day: SU experts focus on wild meat industry, corruption and LGBTI rights

Africa Day: SU experts focus on wild meat industry, corruption and LGBTI rights

​​Africa Day is celebrated annually on 25 May. In opinion pieces for the media, experts at Stellenbosch University evaluate corruption on the continent and...

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Connected to Africa: Prof Lorna Dreyer, advocate for social justice

Connected to Africa: Prof Lorna Dreyer, advocate for social justice

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

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A day in the life: Dannielle Kenny

A day in the life: Dannielle Kenny

​Extroverted scientist and social engagement practitioner of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) Dannie Kenny adeptly communicates complicated...

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Prof Jansen selected as a finalist in the prestigious NSTF Awards

Prof Jansen selected as a finalist in the prestigious NSTF Awards

Prof Jonathan Jansen, Distinguished Professor in Education Policy Studies at the Faculty of Education, was selected as a finalist for the Lifetime Award of the...

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‘Silent mass disaster’ of missing and unidentified people – the impact of forensic facial imaging

‘Silent mass disaster’ of missing and unidentified people – the impact of forensic facial imaging

​​​An estimated 7 000 - but likely closer to 10 000 - unidentified bodies in South Africa's medico-legal laboratories are waiting to be identified each year...

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