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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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Looking back, looking ahead

Looking back, looking ahead

In March 2023, Stellenbosch University (SU) celebrated 30 years of formalised internationalisation. More than 100 representatives from our partner universities...

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A day in the life: Dr Jill Ryan

A day in the life: Dr Jill Ryan

​​Since joining Stellenbosch University’s Equality Unit, Dr Jill Ryan has become an outspoken voice against gender-based violence. Ryan says she feels grateful...

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SU quality-assures IEB ISC international school-leaving qualification

SU quality-assures IEB ISC international school-leaving qualification

The Unit for International Credentialing at Stellenbosch University (SU-UIC) is the external quality assurer of the first Africa-oriented international school...

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ADA gears up for bumper winter school

ADA gears up for bumper winter school

​​​​The African Doctoral Academy (ADA) gladly returned to face-to-face mode for its summer school in January 2023 and is hard at work preparing for a bumper...

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A Passion for Indigenous fruits Led to a Sustainable and Healthy Tea Line

A Passion for Indigenous fruits Led to a Sustainable and Healthy Tea Line

​​​Utamu, the game changer in the tea industry. Stellenbosch University (SU) Food Science PhD graduate, Dr Trust Pfukwa has taken his passion for creating...

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Initiative highlights importance for self-care for mental health

Initiative highlights importance for self-care for mental health

​The mental health and wellbeing of health care workers were put under the spotlight during a recent event at Stellenbosch University's (SU) Faculty of...

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