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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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Research day showcases growing research culture

Research day showcases growing research culture

The keynote speaker at the recent research day symposium of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, Prof Johan Fourie of the Department of Economics...

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SU introduces field-skills course in hydrogeology

SU introduces field-skills course in hydrogeology

​The Department of Earth Sciences at Stellenbosch University (SU) has established a Hydrogeology Field Course to fulfil the urgent need for practical skills...

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SU walks away with 3 awards at prestigious ‘Science Oscars’

SU walks away with 3 awards at prestigious ‘Science Oscars’

​​Stellenbosch University (SU) bagged three prizes at the annual National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF)/ South32Awards held recently. Two individual...

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New head of Anatomy brings wealth of knowledge to division

New head of Anatomy brings wealth of knowledge to division

Picture this: A child goes missing and a frantic search ensues. After some years and no success, the official search dies down, but the hopeful family never...

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Learners get a sneak preview of wine as a career

Learners get a sneak preview of wine as a career

​​​There is much more to wine than meets the eye. This was but one of many enlightened discoveries made by a group of learners visiting the Cape Winelands last...

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SU awarded multi-institutional international research grant

SU awarded multi-institutional international research grant

​​Stellenbosch University (SU), along with three other institutions, has been awarded a R26 million research grant thanks to the unique research of Dr Lizabé...

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