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Democracy faces growing strain as institutions weaken and trust erodes

Dr Sishuwa Sishuwa is a senior lecturer in the Department of History at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. His research focuses on the political history...
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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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Young alumnus wins competition for entrepreneurs

Young alumnus wins competition for entrepreneurs

Former Diploma in Sustainable Development student in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, Lindelwa Mahlalela, has the world at her feet. She was...

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Prof André Weideman: true immersion in the field of applied maths

Prof André Weideman: true immersion in the field of applied maths

​To some, “Schrödinger" and “Faddeeva" are mere surnames. To Stellenbosch University (SU) distinguished professor André Weideman, they represent mathematical...

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Homecoming 2022: Bergpad run, walk or cycle

Homecoming 2022: Bergpad run, walk or cycle

Here's an opportunity to come and stretch those legs. Take part in a walk, run or cycle up breath-taking Stellenbosch mountain at 07:30 on Saturday 10...

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