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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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Results from recent MSc study provides design values for SA Pine CLT

Results from recent MSc study provides design values for SA Pine CLT

​​​​Mr MJ Jacobs (centre) successfully defended his MSc thesis with the title 'Out-of-plane strength and stiffness prediction of SA Pine cross-laminated timber...

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Wrap-around support helps level playing field for disadvantaged students — Prof Ramjugernath

Wrap-around support helps level playing field for disadvantaged students — Prof Ramjugernath

​​​​Wrap-around support helps students, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, to achieve academic success and equips them with valuable skills to...

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SU promotes and supports multilingualism

SU promotes and supports multilingualism

Stellenbosch University (SU) has taken note of the allegations made regarding language use at its campuses and is in the process of responding directly to the...

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Enthusiasm for discipline drives new Head of Forensic Pathology

Enthusiasm for discipline drives new Head of Forensic Pathology

​​​Mindset is everything. A powerful mind can achieve anything, and if the right mindset is the driving force behind an entire team, achievement is effortless...

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When climate change leaves you with the only (most expensive) option to adapt

When climate change leaves you with the only (most expensive) option to adapt

​​​There may come a time in our efforts to gradually adapt to climate change that we are pushed over a tipping point – when the only choice we face is either a...

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Private, communal landholders need more support to protect rhinos

Private, communal landholders need more support to protect rhinos

​Rhino numbers in key state-run parks in South Africa, notably the Kruger National Park, have declined dramatically because of poaching. Losses on private and...

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