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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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This is the year for SUNFin

This is the year for SUNFin

By Manie Lombard

My fellow finance colleagues, I look forward to team-up with you for a successful 2023!

We have an extraordinary year ahead of us with the go...

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The Stellenbosch University of the future

The Stellenbosch University of the future

I heard on the radio someone says that the only way one could change something in South Africa is to disrupt like taxis blocking the N2 or a week-long stayaway...

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30 years of SU’s internationalisation leadership in the spotlight

30 years of SU’s internationalisation leadership in the spotlight

Celebrations included the launch of two prestigious SU International initiatives:

  • Announcement of UNESCO Chair on Intercultural Competences awarded to...
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Interconnected: Human and animal TB part of the same problem

Interconnected: Human and animal TB part of the same problem

 

Tuberculosis (TB) in humans cannot be eradicated unless TB in animals is also eliminated, as these two diseases are closely interconnected.

This is the...

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Scientists identify 100 important questions facing plant science

Scientists identify 100 important questions facing plant science

An international panel of scientists that included a researcher from Stellenbosch University (SU), have identified a list of “100 of the most important...

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