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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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Agricultural pioneer receives honorary degree from SU

Agricultural pioneer receives honorary degree from SU

​​Thomas Dreyer (Tommie) van Zyl, a prominent thought leader and innovator in South Africa’s agriculture sector, was awarded an honorary degree by his alma...

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DRD presents new digital magazine "Research for Impact"

DRD presents new digital magazine "Research for Impact"

​​Welcome to ‘Research for Impact’, the digital research magazine of the Division for Research Development (DRD)  https://www0.sun.ac.za/researchforimpact...

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MFM shines at SA Radio Awards

Awards and milestones

MFM shines at SA Radio Awards

​​Presenters from the Stellenbosch community radio station MFM 92.6 did Stellenbosch University (SU) proud at the SA Radio Awards held on Saturday, 26 November...

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PhD graduate doesn’t let diabetes get the better of her

PhD graduate doesn’t let diabetes get the better of her

​​Four to six times a day. That's how often Dr Yolandi Swart from Pretoria must inject herself with insulin because her life depends on it. Having been...

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Gradlinc: addressing South Africa's graduate unemployment crisis with a simple solution

Gradlinc: addressing South Africa's graduate unemployment crisis with a simple solution

An innovative graduate career development platform — Gradlinc — was launched at the beginning of Stellenbosch University's 2022 graduation week on 5 December...

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EMS lecturers recognised at entrepreneurship awards

EMS lecturers recognised at entrepreneurship awards

Three Stellenbosch University Academics were recently recognised for their contribution to Entrepreneurship Learning and Teaching in the Higher Education...

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