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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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#WomenofSU: Magdel Pretorius – “I believe I'm in this role for a reason"

#WomenofSU: Magdel Pretorius – “I believe I'm in this role for a reason"

​As acting deputy director of the Centre for Student Recruitment and Career Advice (CSRCA), Magdel Pretorius leads a group of dynamic staff members in...

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Meneshia Koopman-"There is no limit to what a woman can accomplish"

Meneshia Koopman-"There is no limit to what a woman can accomplish"

“There is no limit to what a woman can accomplish. Life is not about competing with men; it needs to be a collaboration between men and women – we all have...

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Shelters help abused women get their lives back on track

Shelters help abused women get their lives back on track

​Hardly a day goes by without another horrific story of women who have been assaulted, raped, or murdered somewhere in South Africa. Even during Women's Month...

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Lexicographer receives prestigious award for research

Lexicographer receives prestigious award for research

In 2021 Dr Lorna Hiles Morris completed her PhD (Lexicography) in the Department as well as a term as Consolidoc fellow. She has recently been awarded the...

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Stellenbosch Green School is now even greener thanks to a new solar panel system

Stellenbosch Green School is now even greener thanks to a new solar panel system

​​A year ago, Cloetesville Primary School became the first school in South Africa to receive an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) after Stellenbosch...

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#WomenofSU: Samantha Walbrugh-Parsadh – “Create opportunities where others see obstacles”

#WomenofSU: Samantha Walbrugh-Parsadh – “Create opportunities where others see obstacles”

​In an increasingly connected world, tertiary institutions are prioritising internationalisation to enhance their profile and reputation, and Stellenbosch...

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