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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 abuzz as University prepares to welcome new Maties

Stellenbosch abuzz as University prepares to welcome new Maties

Thousands of excited newcomer students and their families are expected to arrive in Stellenbosch over the next few days ahead of the University's official...

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Professor Chris van der Hoven appointed as Senior Director of Stellenbosch Business School

Professor Chris van der Hoven appointed as Senior Director of Stellenbosch Business School

​​Stellenbosch Business School is proud to announce the appointment of Professor Chris van der Hoven as its new Senior Director, effective 1 January 2025. This...

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SU among world’s best in law, health and education

SU among world’s best in law, health and education

​Stellenbosch University (SU) once again counts among the best universities in the world in the subject areas of Law, Medical and Health (formerly Clinical and...

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Master’s graduate Vuyokazi Hlwatika reflects on her academic journey at SU

Master’s graduate Vuyokazi Hlwatika reflects on her academic journey at SU

​A tour of Cape Town when she was a Grade 11 learner at the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy in Gauteng prompted Vuyokazi Hlwatika to study at Stellenbosch...

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CIMPA school in enumerative combinatorics attracts 35 postgrads from Africa

CIMPA school in enumerative combinatorics attracts 35 postgrads from Africa

Enumerative combinatorics and applications of this field of mathematics to computer science was the theme of a two-week long CIMPA School hosted by Stellenbosch...

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Prof Doreen Kaura appointed to WHO Task Team on Maternal Health Norms

Prof Doreen Kaura appointed to WHO Task Team on Maternal Health Norms

Stellenbosch University's (SU) Professor Doreen Kaura is one of only 25 global experts selected to develop maternal health norms for a World Health Organisation...

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