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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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Eminent SU researchers receive NRF awards

Eminent SU researchers receive NRF awards

​​Ten prominent researchers at Stellenbosch University (SU) were honoured by the National Research Foundation (NRF) at the annual NRF Awards held on Thursday 1...

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Disability Unit celebrates 15 years of support and inclusivity

Disability Unit celebrates 15 years of support and inclusivity

The Disability Unit at Stellenbosch University (SU) has pioneered many improvements on campus since it was established in January 2007. Unit head Dr Marcia...

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Year-old Climate School already making its mark

Year-old Climate School already making its mark

​The School for Climate Studies at Stellenbosch University (SU) is barely one year old, but has already achieved some major successes. This is even more...

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Casual Day: Persons with disabilities need all the support they can get

Casual Day: Persons with disabilities need all the support they can get

​​​Each year on the first Friday in September, South Africans celebrate Casual Day to raise awareness about the visible and invisible barriers that prevent...

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New DVC ready to increase SU's impact in research, innovation and postgraduate studies

New DVC ready to increase SU's impact in research, innovation and postgraduate studies

  • ​​​​Prof Sibusiso Moyo has been appointed as the new Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research, Innovation and Postgraduate Studies at Stellenbosch University. She...
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Research with impact showcased at FMHS’ 66th Annual Academic Day

Research with impact showcased at FMHS’ 66th Annual Academic Day

Climate change is the greatest threat to humanity and to global health right now. It is affecting the whole world and it respects no borders. The US Centres...

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