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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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Prof Euan Phimister: Economic models help to address key developmental challenges

Prof Euan Phimister: Economic models help to address key developmental challenges

​​Prof Euan Phimister from the Stellenbosch Business School in Stellenbosch University's Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences recently delivered his...

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Connected to Africa: Prof Ben Sebitosi leads the way

Connected to Africa: Prof Ben Sebitosi leads the way

​​​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...

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Unique collaboration leads to establishment of international research group in polymer separation

Unique collaboration leads to establishment of international research group in polymer separation

​​​The Leibniz-Institute for Polymer Research (IPF) in Dresden, Germany, and the Department of Chemistry and Polymer Science at Stellenbosch University (SU)...

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A day in the life: Zukhanye Magwa 

A day in the life: Zukhanye Magwa 

​As a young boy Zukhanye Magwa made up his mind: he was going to study at Stellenbosch University (SU). Today, the former student athlete and coach is a...

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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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