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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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Scientists tackle one of Africa’s most destructive invasive trees

Scientists tackle one of Africa’s most destructive invasive trees

A major new book on the ecology and management of one of the most destructive invasive weeds in Africa, is now available online.

The book, titled The Ecology and...

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SU and partners collaborate to produce Africa's next generation of scientists

SU and partners collaborate to produce Africa's next generation of scientists

​​​Stellenbosch University (SU) is part of a groundbreaking fellowship programme that over the next three years will produce more than 100 scientific leaders...

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African STARS Fellowship Programme to empower the next generation of health leaders in Africa

African STARS Fellowship Programme to empower the next generation of health leaders in Africa

In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at transforming the landscape of healthcare innovation in Africa, the Mastercard Foundation, the Centre for Epidemic...

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Teaching legend Walter Parry honoured in naming of one of two new SU residences

Teaching legend Walter Parry honoured in naming of one of two new SU residences

Stellenbosch University's (SU) Rectorate has approved the names of the two new residences on the North Campus, thereby marking an important step in the ongoing...

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Statement regarding the election for the next SU Chancellor

Statement regarding the election for the next SU Chancellor

The term of the current Chancellor, Retired Justice Cameron, will officially end on 31 December 2024, as communicated to stakeholders and reported in the media...

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Two SU students honoured at L’Oréal-UNESCO Awards

Two SU students honoured at L’Oréal-UNESCO Awards

​Two exceptional doctoral students from Stellenbosch University (SU), Pamela Ncube and Welile Nwamba, have been named recipients of the 2024 L'Oréal-UNESCO For...

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