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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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Africa Day: Addressing key issues to take Africa forward

Africa Day: Addressing key issues to take Africa forward

​Africa Day is celebrated annually on 25 May. In opinion pieces for the media, experts at Stellenbosch University focus on a few key issues that should be...

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SAMRC award supports research on disability considerations during Covid-19

SAMRC award supports research on disability considerations during Covid-19

Dr Lieketseng Ned, a researcher in Stellenbosch University's (SU) Department of Global Health, was recently awarded an South African Medical Research Council...

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Unmitigated economic impact of polyphagous shot hole borer estimated at R275 billion

Unmitigated economic impact of polyphagous shot hole borer estimated at R275 billion

​​​​The potential economic impact of the polyphagous shot hole borer in South Africa amounts to a whopping R275 billion over the next ten years, and...

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A day in the life of: Melany le Roux

A day in the life of: Melany le Roux

Melany le Roux manages the Security Systems and Intelligence department at Stellenbosch University's (SU) Campus Security. She and her team work around the...

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SU researchers awarded UNESCO Chair

SU researchers awarded UNESCO Chair

​​​​​The UNESCO Chair in Complex Systems and Transformative African Futures has been awarded to two Stellenbosch University (SU) researchers, Associate...

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SU shines on 2022 TIME 100 list

SU shines on 2022 TIME 100 list

In a historic achievement, not one, but two scientists associated with Stellenbosch University (SU) – Prof Tulio de Oliveira and Dr Sikhulile Moyo – have been...

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