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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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Stellenbosch University’s Wood App is getting physical.

Stellenbosch University’s Wood App is getting physical.

​The up-ticking interest from architects and home building professionals in designing and building with timber spurred The Wood App team to organise a one-day...

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SU physiologists chosen for international mentoring program

SU physiologists chosen for international mentoring program

​​Two young-and-upcoming scientists in Stellenbosch University's Department of Physiological Sciences, Dr Bali Sishi and Dr Shireen Mentor, are amongst the...

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International Women’s Day: SU experts focus on key challenges facing women

International Women’s Day: SU experts focus on key challenges facing women

​Sexual violence, women's health, and the advancement of women in the workplace. These are some of the important challenges that experts at Stellenbosch...

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550 postgraduate students nation-wide attend annual Coding Summer School

550 postgraduate students nation-wide attend annual Coding Summer School

More than 550 under- and postgraduate students at 28 South African universities were trained in the fundamentals of scientific computing and data science during...

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New book examines science and medicine's role in post-truth era

New book examines science and medicine's role in post-truth era

In an era where social media conspiracies compete with scientific facts, a new book explores how scientists and medical practitioners can navigate an...

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Enriching Teachers, Enriching Students, Enriching Society

Enriching Teachers, Enriching Students, Enriching Society

​The Teacher Enrichment Programme (TEP), an initiative of the SU School of Accountancy, has empowered thousands of teachers across the Western Cape since its...

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