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Prof Bonang Mohale during question time after delivering the 14th annual honorary Frederik Van Zyl Slabbert (FVZS) lecture on 18 March 2026.
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Events

Mohale challenges South Africans: What kind of leaders are we choosing?

As South Africa heads towards elections within the next year, citizens should be asking a simple but urgent question: What kind of leaders are we choosing? This...
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Parents concerned about children’s safety en route to school – SU study

Parents concerned about children’s safety en route to school – SU study

​Many parents in the Cape Metropole, especially those in lower-income areas, are deeply concerned about the safety of their children when they travel to school...

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SU/NU Global Health Knowledge Hub Official Launch

SU/NU Global Health Knowledge Hub Official Launch

The numerous challenges in global health, such as climate change and disease, transcend national boundaries, and no single university or research group can...

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Science faculty welcomes newly designated director

Science faculty welcomes newly designated director

​​The Faculty of Science takes pleas​ure in welcoming Mr Mbuso Dludlu as its new director of faculty management from 1 April 2025.

He will be taking over the...

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SU welcomes former Rector to key health sciences development role

SU welcomes former Rector to key health sciences development role

Emeritus Professor Wim de Villiers, who recently stepped down as Rector and Vice Chancellor at Stellenbosch University (SU), will be continuing his journey with...

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Learning to Let Go: Pedagogical Courage and Uncertainty with Escape Room Pedagogies

Learning to Let Go: Pedagogical Courage and Uncertainty with Escape Room Pedagogies

​You are invited to attend the lunch time Auxin session offered by the Centre for Teaching and Learning.​

Speaker: Delecia Davids 

Topic: Learning to Let Go...

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Assessment in the Age of AI: Principles, Practices and Innovations for the Future of Learning symposium

Assessment in the Age of AI: Principles, Practices and Innovations for the Future of Learning symposium

The Assessment in the Age of AI: Principles, Practices and Innovations for the Future of Learning symposium was hosted by UCT and SU at the Hasso Plattner d

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