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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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Doctorate on litchis for Dr Cronje

Doctorate on litchis for Dr Cronje

​After more than two decades researching South African litchis, Regina Cronje of Nelspruit can also celebrate receiving her doctorate in Horticulture about...

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Update on Admissions Policy and the Rector’s Discretionary Placement — Council to consider next steps

Update on Admissions Policy and the Rector’s Discretionary Placement — Council to consider next steps

Stellenbosch University staff newsletter (6 April 2023):

Last Friday (31 March 2023) we communicated to you regarding the Rector exercising his discretion under...

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Auxin: Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: ChatGPT and its implications for TLA

Auxin: Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: ChatGPT and its implications for TLA

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We have witnessed significant advancements in AI tools over the past few weeks, including notable innovations from industry staples such as Google and...

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Milestones in climate smart agriculture project celebrated

Milestones in climate smart agriculture project celebrated

The Stellenbosch University Water Institute and Faculty of Agrisciences, in partnership with Maastricht School of Management (MSM), showcased the outcomes and...

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Expert Economist Highlights Pressing Issues in Agriculture and Rural Development

Expert Economist Highlights Pressing Issues in Agriculture and Rural Development

​​​​​​​​​​​Internationally recognised economist and expert in rural development and global food security, Dr. Uma Lele shared a global perspective on the...

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“Invisible” gold hosted in sulphide minerals from Witwatersrand tailings dumps

“Invisible” gold hosted in sulphide minerals from Witwatersrand tailings dumps

A PhD-student in geometallurgy at Stellenbosch University (SU) has shown that there is still a significant fraction of “invisible" gold, inaccessible to...

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