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A joyful celebration filled with blessings for SU’s 13th Rector and Vice-Chancellor
DNA test could help detect cervical cancer earlier
As the fourth most common cancer in women globally, cervical cancer remains a major health challenge. Over 90% of deaths occur in low- and middle-income...
Social Impact Community Morning: Empowering Students towards advancing the SDGs through community engagement
On 7 February 2025 from 09:00 to 12:00, over 6 000 new Matie students will participate in the Stellenbosch University (SU) Social Impact Community Morning as...
Stellenbosch University digitalises student life with residence app
Stellenbosch University (SU) is no stranger to innovation. Africa's first electric minibus and a satellite control system manufacturer are amongst some of its...
Welcoming event for Class of 2025 full of joy and surprises
“Once a Matie, always a Matie!" This was the rallying cry at this year's official welcoming ceremony when thousands of newcomers took the first steps of their...
Prof Jansen helps turn the tide at struggling school
At the beginning of 2024, Crestway High School in Retreat was making headlines for all the wrong reasons. With a dismal matric pass rate, it was the Western...
Prof Baatjes turns birthday celebration into student bursary drive
The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences' (FMHS) Vice Dean: Learning and Teaching, Prof Karin Baatjes, is serious about education. So serious, in fact, that...