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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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Dr. Adefemi Alade obtains the first position at the IAWS Doctoral Award and Medal for 2022

Dr. Adefemi Alade obtains the first position at the IAWS Doctoral Award and Medal for 2022

​The International Academy of Wood Science (IAWS) recently announced that Dr. Adefemi Alade obtained the first position in their Doctoral Award and Medal for...

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Stellenbosch theoretical physicist honoured with SAIP Gold Medal

Stellenbosch theoretical physicist honoured with SAIP Gold Medal

​​In his career as a theoretical physicist, Prof Hendrik Geyer has always put up his hand for the big problems in physics – from developing a mathematical...

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Dave Pepler talks to specialists about hallucinogens, soil microbes and ancient star galaxies

Dave Pepler talks to specialists about hallucinogens, soil microbes and ancient star galaxies

​Hallucinogens, soil microbes and ancient star galaxies are some of the topics that the well-known nature lover Dave Pepler will tackle during this year's...

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We must break down prejudice against sign languages

We must break down prejudice against sign languages

​September is International Deaf Awareness Month. In an opinion piece for the Mail & Guardian, Susan Njeyiyana from the Department of General Linguistics...

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Deaf storytellers help Stellenbosch University to create teaching material

Deaf storytellers help Stellenbosch University to create teaching material

​A social impact project by Stellenbosch University (SU) and the Deaf community to advance literature in sign language and address the plight of deaf...

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Join us for Giving Day 2022

Join us for Giving Day 2022

​Stellenbosch University (SU) is set to host its third annual Giving Day from 6 to 7 October and is challenging alumni, students, staff and friends of the...

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