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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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The potential of a novel therapeutic agent for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease

The potential of a novel therapeutic agent for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease

​​​With the use of advanced microscopy techniques, researchers were able to show how a natural polyamine, spermidine, could enhance treatment strategies

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#WomenofSU: Dr Celeste Nel – “Never stop learning"

#WomenofSU: Dr Celeste Nel – “Never stop learning"

​​The Centre for Applications, Student Accommodation and Client Services (ASACS) in the Registrar's Division delivers vital student services to ensure that...

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Scanning Electron Microscopy

Scanning Electron Microscopy

Sample: Bacterial Biofilm

Instruments: ThermoFisher Apreo SEM, CPD

Description: Secondary electron imaging allows for visualization of various dehydrated and...

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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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