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A demonstration in the Immersive Technology Lab at SU's Library
Image by: Stefan Els

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SU opens Africa’s first immersive technology lab

Imagine standing beneath a star-filled night sky rendered in real time or watching a lecturer guide students through the inner workings of the human brain at...
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Maties, Veldskoen Shoes team up to help students in need

Maties, Veldskoen Shoes team up to help students in need

​​Stellenbosch University (SU) this week announced their collaboration with celebrated local shoe company, Veldskoen Shoes, which also produces the flip flop...

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High trauma caseload impedes delivery of healthcare services

High trauma caseload impedes delivery of healthcare services

​The relentless burden of trauma cases – physical injuries which need immediate medical attention – is “squeezing out" the healthcare system's ability to keep...

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Two SU students join global youth leaders to tackle the world's challenges

Two SU students join global youth leaders to tackle the world's challenges

Two students from Stellenbosch University (SU) will soon take part in Camp 2030, an initiative of Unite 2030 - a global youth community and non-profitable...

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Her legacy will live on, and her work will continue

Her legacy will live on, and her work will continue

​The legacy of Prof Mary-Anne Plaatjies-van Huffel will continue to have an impact on society for generations to come. This was evident at the third Mary-Anne...

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Global Youth Ambassadors recognised at ‘Climate x’ campaign launch

Global Youth Ambassadors recognised at ‘Climate x’ campaign launch

​Fifteen Stellenbosch University students were officially recognised as GAUC Global Youth Ambassadors this week after they completed an intensive international...

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Three SU staff members receive DHET University Staff Doctoral Programme grants

Three SU staff members receive DHET University Staff Doctoral Programme grants

​Stellenbosch University (SU) recently received the outcome of the 5th phase of the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) University Staff...

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