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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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IT is SU’s strategic partner on our digital transformation journey

IT is SU’s strategic partner on our digital transformation journey

​By Antoinette van der Merwe, Chief Director Information Technology

Aligned to the Educause Top 10 issues for building a trusted, resilient institution, IT will...

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Hoping all your squares and cubes will fit comfortably within your expectations of 2025

Hoping all your squares and cubes will fit comfortably within your expectations of 2025

By Anita Nel, Chief Director Innovation and Commercialisation

(0 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 + 6 + 7 + 8 + 9)² = 2025.

Furthermore, it also represents the sum of the...

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Restoring trust in higher education

Restoring trust in higher education

In 2025, the Finance Division wants to contribute to restoring trust in Higher Education in South Africa. EDUCAUSE, a nonprofit association in the United States...

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A year to explore

A year to explore

​By Nicolette van den Eijkel, Chief Director: Facilities Management

Our focus this year must be on ensuring that we are "future-fit" by embracing innovation...

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A committed #Maroon Machine

A committed #Maroon Machine

By Ilhaam Groenewald, Chief Director Maties Sport

Through a comprehensive approach, sustainable development and sustainability have become concepts that can...

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SU bestows honorary doctorate on advocate for science

SU bestows honorary doctorate on advocate for science

​​Stellenbosch University (SU) awarded an honorary doctorate to the former director-general of the national Department of Science and Innovation Dr Philemon...

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