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

Media release

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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‘I want to pave a new way for the generation coming after me’

‘I want to pave a new way for the generation coming after me’

​As an award-winning food scientist, Sinesipho Galada has found her true passion. And it's all thanks to Stellenbosch University's SciMathUS programme, which...

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Can technology help to promote students’ mental health?

Can technology help to promote students’ mental health?

Digital technologies have the potential to promote the mental health of students, expand student counselling services and augment traditional counselling...

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Prof Sandra Liebenberg makes her mark to advance socio-economic rights as human rights

Prof Sandra Liebenberg makes her mark to advance socio-economic rights as human rights

​​A newly framed artwork of a group of protesting women, crafted on a ream of A4 printed court documents, depicts the struggles of many to ensure the socio...

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The potential of a novel therapeutic agent for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease

The potential of a novel therapeutic agent for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease

​​​With the use of advanced microscopy techniques, researchers were able to show how a natural polyamine, spermidine, could enhance treatment strategies

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#WomenofSU: Dr Celeste Nel – “Never stop learning"

#WomenofSU: Dr Celeste Nel – “Never stop learning"

​​The Centre for Applications, Student Accommodation and Client Services (ASACS) in the Registrar's Division delivers vital student services to ensure that...

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Scanning Electron Microscopy

Scanning Electron Microscopy

Sample: Bacterial Biofilm

Instruments: ThermoFisher Apreo SEM, CPD

Description: Secondary electron imaging allows for visualization of various dehydrated and...

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