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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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Visiting professor highlights female ex-combatants’ contribution to the struggle

Visiting professor highlights female ex-combatants’ contribution to the struggle

A visiting professor from the United Kingdom is working on research about a fascinating part of South Africa's 20th century history, studying the role of women...

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SU surgeons search for strategies to make breast screening more accessible

SU surgeons search for strategies to make breast screening more accessible

Currently there is no national breast screening programme in South Africa. Whilst many women can undergo individual breast surveillance (mammogram and...

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Auxin | Emeritus Professor Chrissie Boughey | Criticality and social justice

Auxin | Emeritus Professor Chrissie Boughey | Criticality and social justice

Title:  Criticality and social justice​

Presenter:  Emeritus Professor Chrissie Boughey

Chrissie Boughey has spent many years working in teaching and learning in...

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Reforming public procurement in South Africa

Reforming public procurement in South Africa

The African Procurement Law Unit (APLU), which is housed at the Stellenbosch University (SU) Law Faculty, initiated a national conversation on public...

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SciMathUS: Double success as twins get second chance

SciMathUS: Double success as twins get second chance

As the first twins to complete the SciMathUS programme, Rochelle and Jennelle Cloete serve as shining examples to disheartened matric students - that second...

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Risks and limitations of ChatGPT and Bing Chat

Risks and limitations of ChatGPT and Bing Chat

​Chatbots like OpenAI's ChatGPT, Microsoft's Bing Chat, and Google's Bard are grabbing the world's attention. In an opinion piece for News24, Dr Tanya de...

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