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Policy Playbook leverages AI to fast-track the fight against GBV

South Africa faces many critical challenges, but few are as pervasive and devastating as Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF). In a historic move...
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German Africa Award 2022 to De Oliveira and Moyo

German Africa Award 2022 to De Oliveira and Moyo

​​​​​​In yet another historic achievement, not one, but two scientists associated with Stellenbosch University (SU) – Prof Tulio de Oliveira and Dr Sikhulile...

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SUWI researchers working with small-scale farmers to co-create value-adding technologies

SUWI researchers working with small-scale farmers to co-create value-adding technologies

​The Stellenbosch University Water Institute (SUWI) is working with small farmers in Lynedoch to co-create technologies that develop new business opportunities...

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Cooperation is crucial for tackling health challenges

Cooperation is crucial for tackling health challenges

Not only does Africa - with its limited resources - bear a disproportionately large burden of infectious- and non-communicable diseases and injuries, but it is...

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African universities can make a real impact on the continent — Prof Wim de Villiers

African universities can make a real impact on the continent — Prof Wim de Villiers

​​African universities have all the capabilities and skills needed to make a real impact on the continent, writes Prof Wim de Villiers, Rector and Vice...

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Africa Centre to host community event on World Aids Day

Africa Centre to host community event on World Aids Day

​​The Africa Centre for HIV/Aids Management, which falls under the Economic & Management Sciences (EMS) faculty, will host a community day in commemoration of...

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Critical digital pedagogies as prerequisite for transformative online learning experiences

Critical digital pedagogies as prerequisite for transformative online learning experiences

​​During the recent SoTL Conference I suggested the reconsideration of critical digital pedagogies as a prerequisite for transformative online learning...

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