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Media release

SU Policy Innovation Lab helps equip Parliament for AI

The growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI) across society is creating opportunities and new responsibilities for lawmakers. Recognising the need for...
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Just weeks after being announced a recipient of the coveted Rhodes Scholarship, Kerry Porrill was awarded Stellenbosch University’s top honour – the Chancellor’s Medal (2025).

Awards and milestones

Brilliant mathematics achiever honoured with SU’s prestigious Chancellor’s Medal

Just weeks after being announced a recipient of the coveted Rhodes Scholarship, Kerry Porrill was awarded Stellenbosch University’s top honour – the Chancellor...

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David

Media release

SU to cap one of youngest doctors in SA

On 11 December, 21-year-old David Obagbuwa will graduate with an MBChB from Stellenbosch University (SU), becoming one of the youngest medical doctors to...

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A set of triplets, Kirsten, Liam and Ivan Pietersen graduated from SU with flying colours in three distinct fields.

Media release

Triple success as Pietersen triplets graduate

Stellenbosch University (SU) celebrates a notable moment during graduation week when two members of a set of triplets follow in the footsteps of the other...

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Chris Otto photographed at the graduation ceremony in the Coetzenburg Centrre where he was awarded an honorary doctorate.

Institutional news

SU awards honorary doctorate to renowned entrepreneur, social justice champion

Stellenbosch University (SU) awarded an honorary doctorate to renowned South African entrepreneur and social justice champion Chris Otto at its December...

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Matthys de Wet

Awards and milestones

Lifelong learning in action: MEng graduate at age 77

At 77 years old, Matthys Johannes de Wet is proof that learning has no age limit. This December he will cross the graduation stage at Stellenbosch University...

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Dyan Buis photographed with his Master’s degree at the Coetzenburg Athletics Stadium in Stellenbosch.

Education

Former Paralympic gold medallist bags Master’s degree

Discipline. Resilience. Perseverance.

These qualities have taken former Paralympic gold medallist and world champion athlete Dyan Buis from the small town of...

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