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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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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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Stellenbosch fulfills the dreams of Erin Solomon

Stellenbosch fulfills the dreams of Erin Solomon

​After a two-year hiatus due to Covid-19, the Stellenbosch International Chamber Music Festival hosted its 17thfestival from 1 to 10 July 2022. One of the most...

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Harvard Professor shares about classroom discourse at the Faculty of Education

Harvard Professor shares about classroom discourse at the Faculty of Education

​​​​​​​​​​Prof Catherine Snow, the John and Elisabeth Hobbs Professor of Cognition and Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education shared about her...

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Running the extra mile for student access

Running the extra mile for student access

Great news! Professor Karin Baatjes has surpassed her goal of raising R49 000 for the iThemba Bursary Fund.

In her efforts to provide critical financial...

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