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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: Dr Zethu Mkhize – “Rising to a challenge widens my perspective"

#WomenofSU: Dr Zethu Mkhize – “Rising to a challenge widens my perspective"

​At the helm of the Transformation Office, Dr Zethu Mkhize leads people with diverse personalities and life experiences in implementing the Stellenbosch...

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#WomenofSU: Dr Elmien Sinclair: 'Leadership is demanding but very fulfilling'

#WomenofSU: Dr Elmien Sinclair: 'Leadership is demanding but very fulfilling'

​​​Leadership is demanding, especially to keep up with assumptions that leaders should know all the answers. However, leadership can be very fulfilling...

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Climate change, land use cause increase in wildland fires

Climate change, land use cause increase in wildland fires

​What do Helderberg Mountain, Kleinmond, Table Mountain, Betty's Bay and Knysna and George have in common? They are just some of the areas that have been...

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Adequate supervision of social workers key for job satisfaction, high-quality service

Adequate supervision of social workers key for job satisfaction, high-quality service

​Social workers need adequate supervision in the form of continued training and professional guidance to provide effective and efficient services in...

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SU Teaching Awards 2022

SU Teaching Awards 2022

Applications for the Stellenbosch University (SU) Teaching Awards 2022 are currently awaited.

The annual Teaching Awards acknowledge and reward outstanding...

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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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