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In a ceremony rich in symbolism, solemnity and celebration, Stellenbosch University (SU) formally installed Prof Deresh Ramjugernath as its 13th Rector and Vice-Chancellor on Wednesday, 1 October 2025, at the Endler Hall in Stellenbosch.
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Inauguration marks new era of transformation and excellence at SU

In a ceremony rich in symbolism, solemnity and celebration, Stellenbosch University (SU) formally inaugurated Prof Deresh Ramjugernath as its 13th Rector and...
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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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SU’s Prof McGregor appointed as inaugural ACWA Power Chair in CSP

SU’s Prof McGregor appointed as inaugural ACWA Power Chair in CSP

​​​In a major advancement to South Africa’s renewable energy ambitions, Prof Craig McGregor, a professor in the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic...

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National awards for rising SU female researchers

National awards for rising SU female researchers

​Three promising young female researchers at Stellenbosch University (SU) received national recognition when they were honoured with the Department of Science...

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Prof Lungiswa Nkonki drives equity and excellence in health systems education

Prof Lungiswa Nkonki drives equity and excellence in health systems education

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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International policy dialogue: urgent need for binding global framework on AI and human rights

International policy dialogue: urgent need for binding global framework on AI and human rights

The School for Data Science and Computational Thinking at Stellenbosch University, in collaboration with the Institute for Ethics in Artificial Intelligence...

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