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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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Interconnected: Human and animal TB part of the same problem

Interconnected: Human and animal TB part of the same problem

 

Tuberculosis (TB) in humans cannot be eradicated unless TB in animals is also eliminated, as these two diseases are closely interconnected.

This is the...

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Scientists identify 100 important questions facing plant science

Scientists identify 100 important questions facing plant science

An international panel of scientists that included a researcher from Stellenbosch University (SU), have identified a list of “100 of the most important...

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Stellenbosch University remains firmly committed to human rights, dignity, multilingualism and inclusivity

Stellenbosch University remains firmly committed to human rights, dignity, multilingualism and inclusivity

​Stellenbosch University (SU) takes cognisance of the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) Report on language in SU residences. “Human dignity is non...

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World Consumer Rights Day: Support competition, support the consumer

World Consumer Rights Day: Support competition, support the consumer

​World Consumer Rights Day is celebrated annually on 15 March. In an opinion piece for Business Day, Prof Willem Boshoff from the Centre for Competition Law...

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Three FMHS researchers awarded for scientific excellence by SAMRC

Three FMHS researchers awarded for scientific excellence by SAMRC

​​Stellenbosch University's (SU) Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) once again affirmed its spot as one of the top health science institutions on...

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