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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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Abongile Quthu: 'I'm reshaping what is possible'

Abongile Quthu: 'I'm reshaping what is possible'

In celebration of Youth Month, the Young Alumni Programme (YAP) at Stellenbosch University (SU) is showcasing our incredible young alumni. Meet some of our...
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SU launches major policy brief on hunger as a constitutional justice crisis

SU launches major policy brief on hunger as a constitutional justice crisis

Stellenbosch University's (SU) Centre for Social Justice (CSJ), in collaboration with the Centre for the Advancement of Social Impact and Transformation (CASIT)...

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Stellenbosch University reflects on ten years since #FeesMustFall

Stellenbosch University reflects on ten years since #FeesMustFall

Ten years ago, university campuses across South Africa broke out in protest under the #FeesMustFall campaign. On Friday 16 May 2025, the Stellenbosch University...

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World Oceans Day: The wonder of the ocean economy

World Oceans Day: The wonder of the ocean economy

​The ocean economy opens the ocean to entrepreneurs, innovators, and investors; to small and medium enterprises; and to markets across Africa and beyond. With...

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Hamidah Rabiu: Leadership rooted in social justice

Hamidah Rabiu: Leadership rooted in social justice

YOUTH MONTH

This Youth Month, we're celebrating students who are driving positive change on campus, in their communities and beyond. Through their leadership...

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Library Research Week opening challenges traditional academic paradigms

Library Research Week opening challenges traditional academic paradigms

​The 13th annual Library Research Week at Stellenbosch University (SU) opened with a call to reimagine the purpose of academic inquiry in a world in need of...

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