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A joyful celebration filled with blessings for SU’s 13th Rector and Vice-Chancellor
First-ever sighting of rare siphonophore in False Bay, South Africa
Scientists have recorded the first documented appearance of the rare siphonophore Rhizophysa eysenhardtii in False Bay, South Africa. Published in African...
Invest in the future – student support bursaries and projects
South Africa faces a youth unemployment crisis, and education remains one of the most powerful tools to combat that. Stellenbosch University graduates are...
The power of staying connected to your alma mater
When was the last time you updated Stellenbosch University with your current e-mail address, physical address, and mobile number? If you're not sure, you're...
From cleaner to graduate: a journey of perseverance and faith
Aerolene Griebelaar's journey from cleaning the corridors of Stellenbosch University (SU) to crossing the stage at graduation has been nothing short of...
Talented jeweller transforms fascinating cultural insights into a PhD
As Dr Bongani Tendai Percy Mashange donned his doctoral gown on Monday to receive a PhD, he became the first visual arts student at Stellenbosch University...
Sweet success: SU student’s side hustle clears study debt
Burdened with considerable student debt, Stellenbosch University (SU) final-year BCom Management Sciences student Phophi Mudau walked many kilometres to sell...