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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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SU student awarded SADC Scholarship to study economic integration in the region

SU student awarded SADC Scholarship to study economic integration in the region

​Kgomotso Madiba is a multifaceted young woman whose identity has been shaped by both her academic and non-academic life. She enjoys the arts, history...

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Emergency medicine specialist a pillar of strength in times of Covid and cancer

Emergency medicine specialist a pillar of strength in times of Covid and cancer

​During her childhood years Prof Heike Geduld, Head of the Division of Emergency Medicine at Stellenbosch University (SU), shied away from drama and tried to...

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SUNFin team ready to go live in July 2023

SUNFin team ready to go live in July 2023

​Stellenbosch University (SU) will soon have a new financial system. The SUNFin project has reached its final phase before going live in July this year. A...

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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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