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Pokkel. SU's mascot, welcomes new students to SU
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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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TLA Seminar:  Infusing research-mindedness in a Psychology Honours module

TLA Seminar: Infusing research-mindedness in a Psychology Honours module

​​​Division of Learning and Teaching Enhancement Seminar 1 of 4:  16 March 2023

Speaker:  Prof. Ashraf Kagee (Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts and...

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Visually impaired SU graduate refuses to pedal in sauerkraut when she encounters adversity

Visually impaired SU graduate refuses to pedal in sauerkraut when she encounters adversity

​​Despite facing numerous challenges – a visual impairment that cut short her career as a radiographer, ill health and then, last year, the loss of her home in...

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Wildlife's role in food systems

Wildlife's role in food systems

​Ways of including animals and plants into the food system while still supporting conservation were discussed at a recent African Food Dialogue panel...

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SU bestows honorary doctorate on renowned agricultural economist

SU bestows honorary doctorate on renowned agricultural economist

​The renowned agricultural economist Dr Uma Lele was awarded an honorary doctorate by Stellenbosch University at its March graduation. She received the degree...

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New DSc-study explores untapped potential of the human gut microbiome

New DSc-study explores untapped potential of the human gut microbiome

The more we discover about the human gut microbiome and the gut-brain axis, the more questions arise concerning the influence that trillions of microorganisms...

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Doctoral study can help prevent spreading of bovine TB in African buffaloes

Doctoral study can help prevent spreading of bovine TB in African buffaloes

​A researcher at Stellenbosch University (SU) has found an innovative way to diagnose bovine Tuberculosis (TB) in African buffaloes and identify infected...

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