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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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Elana’s passion to help others not stifled by hearing disability

Elana’s passion to help others not stifled by hearing disability

​A severe hearing disability inspired Elana Solomon to channel her personal experience into academic research that will benefit disabled children and their...

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SA jazz master can now add a PhD to his accolades

SA jazz master can now add a PhD to his accolades

One of South Africa's top musicians was awarded a PhD at Stellenbosch University (SU) this week during the March graduation ceremonies. Pianist, composer...

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World TB Day: FMHS experts in the news

World TB Day: FMHS experts in the news

​​​​World TB Day is observed annually on 24 March and the theme for this year's commemoration was “YES we can end TB". A number of TB experts from Stellenbosch...

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Stellenbosch University Senate supports Vice-Chancellor’s pursuit of inclusivity and multilingualism

Stellenbosch University Senate supports Vice-Chancellor’s pursuit of inclusivity and multilingualism

​By an overwhelming majority, the *Senate of Stellenbosch University (SU) on Friday (24 March 2023) adopted a motion of confidence in and support of the Rector...

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Deceptive daisy’s ability to create fake flies explained

Deceptive daisy’s ability to create fake flies explained

Researchers have discovered how a South African daisy makes fake lady flies on its petals to trick male flies into pollinating it.

3. Fly (right) alongside fake lady fly (left) for comparison. Credit_A.Ellis.jpg
A male fly approaches a...
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March graduation ceremonies

March graduation ceremonies

​Stellenbosch University (SU) will award 3055 qualifications at its March graduation series, which will take place from Monday 27 March to Friday 31 March 2023...

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