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SU opens Africa’s first immersive technology lab
'I seized the opportunity'
Othmar Vorster
SciMathUS class of 2017
Degree Programme: BScHons in Earth Sciences 2021
I am Othmar Vorster, originally from Kakamas, but moved to Aggeneys in the...
Youth Day: Young people still fighting for change
On Thursday (16 June), South Africans celebrate Youth Day. In opinion pieces for the media, young people at Stellenbosch University argue that the youth's...
SA’s first robot-assisted total hysterectomies performed at Tygerberg Hospital
The first robot-assisted total hysterectomy in South Africa was recently performed successfully by a team of surgical specialists from Tygerberg Hospital and...
Neelsie Cinema revamped and ready to entertain
The next time you go to the Neelsie, remember to take a peek into the newly-revamped Neelsie Cinema, which boasts a beautiful new look. The renovated multi...
First cohort of Future17 initiative complete course
A diverse group of 130 international students from Brazil, China, the United Kingdom and South Africa has made history by completing the Future17 Sustainable...
Suicide rates didn’t increase during pandemic
Many people, including mental health experts, anticipated a dramatic increase in suicide rates following the outbreak of Covid-19. But in fact, this has not...