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A photo of Prof Deresh Ramjugernath at SU's Welcoming Ceremony in 2026
Image by: Stefan Els

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‘You belong here’ sets the tone as SU opens its arms to new generation of Maties

On Wednesday afternoon, Stellenbosch offered a near-perfect stage for one of the highlights in the University’s academic calendar. The mountains glowed in the...
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Spotlight falls on restoration of extinct species in Stellenbosch Forum lecture

Spotlight falls on restoration of extinct species in Stellenbosch Forum lecture

What is the point of bringing extinct species like the quagga back to life?

This was one of the questions Prof Sandra Swart from the Department of History at...

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Industry leaders inspire OPTIMUS students of 2022

Industry leaders inspire OPTIMUS students of 2022

OPTIMUS students benefitted from the advice and experience of prominent industry leaders during a recent event organised by the Faculty of Economic and...

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World Teachers’ Day: Teachers make valuable contribution to society

World Teachers’ Day: Teachers make valuable contribution to society

​On Wednesday (5 October), we celebrate World Teachers' Day. In opinion pieces for the media, education experts at Stellenbosch University write that teachers...

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Prof Peter van der Meer shares his view on the entrepreneurial way during a recent visit

Prof Peter van der Meer shares his view on the entrepreneurial way during a recent visit

The Strategy and Innovation focal area in the Department of Business Management had the honour of hosting Prof Peter O van der Meer from 15 to 23 September...

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SA botanist discovers new species of iris in the Langeberg

SA botanist discovers new species of iris in the Langeberg

​South African botanist Brian du Preez (29) has discovered a beautiful new species from the Iridaceae family high up in the Langeberg Mountains of the Western...

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SU student's innovation is among the top three solutions for world challenges

SU student's innovation is among the top three solutions for world challenges

​A digital application developed by an engineering student from Stellenbosch University (SU) that provides information about water quality in water supply...

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