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Dr Elana Ryklief graduating
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Dr Elana Ryklief turns lived trans experience into groundbreaking scholarship

Growing up in Steenberg on the Cape Flats, Elana Ryklief learned early that resilience and determination were essential tools for navigating life. Years later...
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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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Community changemakers recognised at second Social Impact Awards

Community changemakers recognised at second Social Impact Awards

Stellenbosch University (SU) recently hosted its second annual Social Impact Awards ceremony, recognising the remarkable individuals and teams whose work is...

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Dr Simon triumphs over hardships as he bags yet another SU degree

Dr Simon triumphs over hardships as he bags yet another SU degree

​​​When Dr Donald Simon, specialist physician and pulmonologist, received his PhD in molecular biology last week – his fourth degree at Stellenbosch University...

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