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Fresh, accessible, future-ready: SU’s new website is here!

Spring ushers in fresh beginnings, and this year Stellenbosch University (SU) is celebrating with the launch of its brand-new website on 30 September. More than...
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The name of South Africa’s new National Institute for Theoretical and Computational Sciences in lights at the launch in Stellenbosch.
Image by: Nina Laubscher/SCPS​
Kalon Damons – Creating a Second Home for International Students

Kalon Damons – Creating a Second Home for International Students

​For many international students arriving at Stellenbosch University (SU), the first warm smile they encounter belongs to Ms Kalon Damons, Coordinator for...

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Planning EV fleets in the real world: Inside Stellenbosch University’s new spinout

Planning EV fleets in the real world: Inside Stellenbosch University’s new spinout

When mechatronics engineer Chris set out to research electric minibus taxis during his postgraduate studies at Stellenbosch University (SU), he wasn't trying to...

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Volunteers Roll Up Sleeves to Green Stellenbosch Hospital Grounds

Volunteers Roll Up Sleeves to Green Stellenbosch Hospital Grounds

​​Not even the rain could dampen the enthusiasm of the more than forty volunteers from Stellenbosch University (SU), the environmental organisation Greenpop...

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Passing of Donovan Kirkwood

Passing of Donovan Kirkwood

​​The Stellenbosch University (SU) community mourns the tragic passing of Dr Donovan (Don) Kirkwood, Curator of the SU Botanical Gardens (SUBG).  Kirkwood fell...

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Investing that protects people and the planet is growing: new study maps the progress in South Africa

Economy, business and public management

Investing that protects people and the planet is growing: new study maps the progress in South Africa

Institutional investors who invest on behalf of others are increasingly considering environmental conservation and safe working conditions as investment...

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Sybil Smit uses her own academic journey to empower students

Sybil Smit uses her own academic journey to empower students

This Women's Month, we're celebrating the academic staff at Stellenbosch University (SU) who are shaping minds and inspiring excellence through their teaching...

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