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New study shows editing grapevine DNA could boost resistance to disease and drought

A team of researchers from Stellenbosch University (SU) and the Agricultural Research Council have, for the first time, successfully edited the DNA of a woody...
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SU anti-corruption advocate wins prestigious international award

SU anti-corruption advocate wins prestigious international award

​Public procurement scholar and anti-corruption advocate Prof Sope Williams-Elegbe from the Department of Mercantile Law at Stellenbosch University (SU)...

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Thank you, Maties

Thank you, Maties

Our donors are truly amazing, and amongst our donors in the United Kingdom (UK) and Ireland are many, many Maties who are giving generously to support their...

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Prof Thuli visits the United Kingdom

Prof Thuli visits the United Kingdom

It is not every day that the opportunity arises to spend time in the company of great South Africans, who are not just currently doing great things for our...

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#SUGRAD

#SUGRAD

​​​This month School of Public Leadership - SPL is celebrating the graduation of a number of our students. We would like to congratulate the following persons...

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FMHS community makes great strides towards sustainability in 2022

FMHS community makes great strides towards sustainability in 2022

Environmental sustainability is one of the core components of Stellenbosch University's (SU) strategic initiatives and the university includes it as a focus...

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'An opportunity to make a difference'

'An opportunity to make a difference'

When Maties Frederik Schutyser and Rachel Spichiger saw an opportunity to support students at their alma mater, they did not hesitate. Towards the end of 2021...

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