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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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Stellenbosch University set to become a leading research partner in green hydrogen initiatives

Stellenbosch University set to become a leading research partner in green hydrogen initiatives

Stellenbosch University (SU) is set to become a leading research partner in initiatives to advance the use of green hydrogen as energy source.

The University...

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Social change agent graduates as teacher to make a difference

Social change agent graduates as teacher to make a difference

When 22-year-old Marcel Adams graduated with a BEd degree (cum laude) from Stellenbosch University (SU) at the Faculty of Education's December graduation , it...

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Research wants to improve end-of-life care for patients and their families

Research wants to improve end-of-life care for patients and their families

Globally, hospital emergency centres are being flooded with patients in need of palliative or end-of-life care. This is also true for South Africa, where...

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Cameron Collection launched and ready for use at SU Library

Cameron Collection launched and ready for use at SU Library

The launch and opening of the Justice Edwin Cameron Collection and Reading Room took place in the Stellenbosch University (SU) Library on Tuesday (6 December...

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AccessEd ZA 2022 Programme: Stellenbosch University On-Campus Graduation Event

AccessEd ZA 2022 Programme: Stellenbosch University On-Campus Graduation Event

AccessEd mobalises social entrepreneurs and educational leaders to deploy a successful university access programme model - the scholars programme - in...

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The University of Warwick visits Stellenbosch University

The University of Warwick visits Stellenbosch University

​On 31 October 2022, Stellenbosch University (SU) received a delegation from the University of Warwick (UW). The delegation was led by Prof. Mike Shipman, Pro...

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