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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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Prof Booysen’ s research improves livelihoods of the poor and vulnerable

Prof Booysen’ s research improves livelihoods of the poor and vulnerable

​Prof Thinus Booysen from the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Stellenbosch University recently delivered his inaugural lecture titled “E...

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Prof Walls helps to keep homes and informal settlements fire safe

Prof Walls helps to keep homes and informal settlements fire safe

​Prof Richard Walls from the Fire Engineering Research Unit (FireSUN) in the Department of Civil Engineering at Stellenbosch University recently delivered his...

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A day in the life of: Monica du Toit

A day in the life of: Monica du Toit

Having started her working career at Stellenbosch University (SU) more than 20 years ago, Monica du Toit is still here and says she has never had a boring...

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Letter from the Dean’s Office about the racist incident at Huis Marais

Letter from the Dean’s Office about the racist incident at Huis Marais

​Dear students 

Last weekend, in the early hours of the morning, a white student in Huis Marais intruded into a black student’s room and urinated on his...

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SU deeply distressed about an alleged rape on Stellenbosch campus

SU deeply distressed about an alleged rape on Stellenbosch campus

​The Management of Stellenbosch University (SU) is deeply distressed to learn of an alleged case of rape on its Stellenbosch Campus. The Rector and management...

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Chancellor's installation: A determination to do better

Chancellor's installation: A determination to do better

​​Justice Edwin Cameron, former Constitutional Court judge, was formally installed as Chancellor of Stellenbosch University (SU) on Wednesday 18 May. The...

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