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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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Reflections on a transformative career in Health Professions Education

Reflections on a transformative career in Health Professions Education

Professor Susan van Schalkwyk, Executive Head of the Department of Health Professions Education (DHPE) at Stellenbosch University's Faculty of Medicine and...

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Against all odds: Nashlie Christians' journey to a medical degree

Against all odds: Nashlie Christians' journey to a medical degree

Nashlie Christians graduated from Stellenbosch University this week, marking the end of a challenging journey filled with setbacks, personal loss, and...

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SU and Shoprite partnership empowers first cohort of data science graduates

SU and Shoprite partnership empowers first cohort of data science graduates

A long-standing partnership between Stellenbosch University (SU) and the Shoprite Group has enabled the first cohort of graduates in the Data Science programme...

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SU awards honorary doctorate to American economist

SU awards honorary doctorate to American economist

American economist and economic historian Prof Deirdre Nansen McCloskey received an honorary doctorate from Stellenbosch University (SU) at its December...

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Western Cape’s top teacher graduates with master’s from SU

Western Cape’s top teacher graduates with master’s from SU

​​​The Western Cape's top teacher, Llewellyn van der Ross, never planned on a career in education. “I didn't choose teaching, teaching chose me," he says of the...

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The Department of Business Management closes its centenary year out with a rich post-graduate harvest

The Department of Business Management closes its centenary year out with a rich post-graduate harvest

​In 2024, The Department of Business celebrated its centenary with the theme “Generations of Business Influence”. Throughout the year, various festive and...

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