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A new vision of democracy is emerging from the ground up by ‘we, the people’

Thembalethu Seyisi is the Head of Law Reform, Advocacy and Institutional Partnerships at the Centre for Social Justice and the Division for Advancement...
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“My scientific training determines the way I approach my work at Ceres Fruit Growers”

“My scientific training determines the way I approach my work at Ceres Fruit Growers”

“At Stellenbosch University you get pushed to master large volumes of work and to relay that in a meaningful manner. In whatever career you follow, this will...

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Valuable postgrad skills in science transferred to career in textile design

Valuable postgrad skills in science transferred to career in textile design

“I really enjoy creating awareness, admiration and respect for the Cape Flora and Fauna through beautiful and elegant functional art that reaches a wide...

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BSc-degree in Human Life Sciences provide stepping stone for career in neurophysiology

BSc-degree in Human Life Sciences provide stepping stone for career in neurophysiology

Liné Visser graduated from Stellenbosch University in 2014 with a BSc in Human Life Sciences (stream Biology). She later obtained a National Diploma in...

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Never a dull moment: selling microscopes to doctors, pathologists, geologists, metallurgist, entomologists

Never a dull moment: selling microscopes to doctors, pathologists, geologists, metallurgist, entomologists

​​​“The better salespeople out there are the ones who know their field really well. People will respect you and trust you more." – Dewald Noeth, MSc-graduate...

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Communication from Council (meeting of 20 June 2022)

Communication from Council (meeting of 20 June 2022)

(Cofa apha ukuze ufumane isiXhosa)

​​The Council of Stellenbosch University held its second of four scheduled meetings for the year on Monday 20 June 2022. As...

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Learning and teaching arrangements for the second semester

Learning and teaching arrangements for the second semester

Dear students and colleagues

As we prepare for a well-deserved mid-year break, allow me to share with you the arrangements for learning, teaching and assessment...

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