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A joyful celebration filled with blessings for SU’s 13th Rector and Vice-Chancellor

The informal celebration of the inauguration of Stellenbosch University’s (SU) new Rector and Vice-Chancellor, Prof Deresh Ramjugernath, started on a festive...
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Prof Jonathan Jansen unpacks democracy, US President Donald Trump, and the role of SA universities

Prof Jonathan Jansen unpacks democracy, US President Donald Trump, and the role of SA universities

As part of the 2025 Imbizo Calendar of engagement activities, the Stellenbosch University (SU) Centre for the Advancement of Social Impact and Transformation on...

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A day in the life… Naweed Mullajie

A day in the life… Naweed Mullajie

Published in May to commemorate Workers' Day, our annual #dayinthelife series spotlights our staff at Stellenbosch University (SU). This year, we highlight...

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Yverne Myburgh’s journey through community service

Yverne Myburgh’s journey through community service

​“Enriched", “fulfilled" and “grateful" are words Yverne Myburgh, a BA Honours student at Stellenbosch University, uses to describe her experience of the short...

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​High-level visit seals SU-The University of Warwick partnership

​High-level visit seals SU-The University of Warwick partnership

Stellenbosch University (SU) and The University of Warwick in England have formally affirmed a comprehensive and strategic partnership that will broaden the...

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SciMathUS Sakura Science Exchange: A Transformative Experience in Tokyo

SciMathUS Sakura Science Exchange: A Transformative Experience in Tokyo

​​​​A group of five former SciMathUS students, accompanied by two facilitators, embarked on a remarkable academic and cultural journey to Tokyo, Japan earlier...

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Solving medical mysteries

Solving medical mysteries

At the crossroads of medicine and law, Dr Janette Verster finds her passion. As Head of the Division of Forensic Medicine at Stellenbosch University and Head of...

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