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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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Proteomics analyses used to investigate long COVID

Proteomics analyses used to investigate long COVID

The SARS-CoV-2 virus called COVID-19 has paralysed the world since December 2019, and it was the scientific community that responded with treatment plans and

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FMHS’ Prof Novel Chegou awarded prestigious Royal Society Africa Prize

FMHS’ Prof Novel Chegou awarded prestigious Royal Society Africa Prize

Prof Novel Chegou of Stellenbosch University's Department of Biomedical Sciences is this year's winner of the Royal Society Africa Prize, an annual award by...

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Just Be

Just Be

​​For the fifth time, our Responsibility Centre Operations and Finance celebrated Women's Day together and in what better place than the breathtaking...

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"Japan and South Africa: Toward A Genuine Partnership"

"Japan and South Africa: Toward A Genuine Partnership"

South Africa and Japan have the potential to elevate their partnership to another level which will ultimately benefit both countries, says His Excellency Mr...

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All hands-on deck for Mandela day 2022 at AF Louw

All hands-on deck for Mandela day 2022 at AF Louw

​​Since 2009 we have celebrated Mandela Day (18 July) to carry on Madiba's work and inspiration to change the world, or at least a part of it. This year...

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#WomenofSU: Dr Therina Theron – 'Never miss an opportunity to learn from those you encounter'

#WomenofSU: Dr Therina Theron – 'Never miss an opportunity to learn from those you encounter'

​​​​Dr Therina Theron is passionate about serving and supporting the academics, postdoctoral fellows, and postgraduate students at Stellenbosch University (SU)...

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