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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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GSSA recognises SU students’ for best MSc and Honours theses in earth sciences in 2021

GSSA recognises SU students’ for best MSc and Honours theses in earth sciences in 2021

In a double whammy two Stellenbosch University (SU) students were awarded the Geological Society of South Africa's top awards for the best MSc and best Honours...

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Bio-informatics key to conservation

Bio-informatics key to conservation

A range of high-resolution maps depicting the local diversity of tree species across the globe, as well as the environmental drivers of this diversity, will...

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Remarkable new nuclear magnetic resonance instruments make SU a leader in science research

Remarkable new nuclear magnetic resonance instruments make SU a leader in science research

​The Central Analytical Facilities (CAF) Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) facility at Stellenbosch University (SU) was relaunched on 13 April. Two remarkable

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Francois van Coke, winemakers at Maties Soirée

Francois van Coke, winemakers at Maties Soirée

​Are you ready for some toe-tapping and hip-swinging music on a Spring Friday afternoon? Then book your tickets for the Maties Soirée taking place on Friday, 9...

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FMHS’ child psychiatry expert receives prestigious grants

FMHS’ child psychiatry expert receives prestigious grants

Dr Anusha Lachman, Head of the Clinical Unit of Child Psychiatry at Tygerberg Hospital and senior lecturer in psychiatry at Stellenbosch University (SU)...

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Kühne Summer School presented great opportunities, says student

Kühne Summer School presented great opportunities, says student

​​Sheba Kashiri has not only developed a renewed appreciation for her studies at Stellenbosch University but also a better understanding of her future career...

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