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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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SU takes action against discriminatory behaviour

SU takes action against discriminatory behaviour

​​​​Stellenbosch University's (SU) main priority is to provide an inclusive environment for all its students and to maintain a safe student community where...

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Top academic performer Lauren Tsafandakis receives Faculty's highest accolade

Top academic performer Lauren Tsafandakis receives Faculty's highest accolade

Alumna Lauren Tsafandakis was recently announced the winner of the prestigious CGW Schumann Medal for the best postgraduate student in 2021 in the Faculty of...

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​SU viticulture project on climate change featured on CNN

​SU viticulture project on climate change featured on CNN

​​Stellenbosch University viticulturalists and microbiologists involved in the ClimaVin project can be seen in an insert featured on the international news...

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A day in the life of: Joy Petersen

A day in the life of: Joy Petersen

​​The transition from school to university is not an easy one. But thanks to Joy Petersen and her team of 600 student peer leaders, first-years at Stellenbosch...

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Chinese Spring Festival 2022

Chinese Spring Festival 2022

​In 2022, CISU celebrated the Chinese Spring Festival on the first 3 days of February. The last day of January is considered “Spring Festivals Eve”. ​ This...

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An obligation to make an impact

An obligation to make an impact

The article, An obligation to make an impact​, about Stellenbosch University's Professor Riaan Rudman was published in the May 2022 issue of Accountancy South...

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