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A joyful celebration filled with blessings for SU’s 13th Rector and Vice-Chancellor
How MSMEs in South Africa can thrive
Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) Day was celebrated on Friday 27 June. In opinion pieces for the media, experts at Stellenbosch University...
Prof Louis Jenkins receives international medical award
When Professor Louis Jenkins received an email announcing he'd won a prestigious international award for 'Excellence in Health Care', his first instinct was to...
Men’s mental health in South Africa: The silent struggle
Men's Mental Health Month draws to a close on Monday, 30 June. In an opinion piece for the Cape Argus, Mandisa Mashaba from the Division of Health Systems and...
World generates 40 million tons e-waste annually
Every year, the world generates around 40 million tons of electronic waste (e-waste) - the equivalent of throwing away 800 laptops every second (according to...
For Prof Nicola People are the Heart of Every Meaningful Innovation
She believes people are the starting point of every great idea and the heart of every meaningful innovation, says Prof Nicola Smit, our Chief Operating Officer...
Where flowers bloom, so does hope
Dear Colleague,
It is with great pleasure that I contribute to this gazette in my new capacity as Acting Chief Operating Officer. It is a privilege to join the...