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From Mfuleni to master in biochemistry – SU graduate overcomes the odds
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...
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...
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...
Doctoral study examines advantages of the use of plain language
When confronted with financial, medical, legal and public documents that influence your life, you want them to be comprehensible and clear. If such documents...
Third language speaker’s love of Afrikaans leads to Master’s in translation
Afrikaans may be Asambese Mkumatela's third language, but that did not deter her from completing a master's degree in translation in this language.
She was...
Master’s student overcomes tragedy to achieve her dream
When Chantal de Long from Delft registered for her Master's degree at Stellenbosch University in 2020, she was looking forward to the challenge, determined to...