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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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Institutional news

SU secures leading positions in 2025 Shanghai Subject Rankings

If you are interested in studying Food Science & Technology, Biotechnology, Communication, Biological Sciences or Agricultural Sciences in South Africa, look no...

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Opinion and features

World Children’s Day: Spotlight falls on key challenges

Africa’s climate-displaced children, combatting violence against children, and treating cerebral palsy in children. These are the topics that Stellenbosch...

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Opinion and features

World Diabetes Day: Workplaces, community-oriented primary care can curb diabetes

World Diabetes Day was observed on 14 November. In opinion pieces for the media, experts at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences argue that well-designed...

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Sedimentary rocks of the West Congo Belt hold hidden ore resources for metals like copper, zinc, and vanadium.

Natural and mathematical sciences

Research grant will unlock critical mineral potential in Central Africa

A major new research initiative will shed light on one of Africa’s least understood yet promising mineral provinces, the West Congo Belt (WCB), extending for...

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Prof Arnold Rix photographed while delivering his inaugural lecture at the Faculty of Engineering on the Stellenbosch campus.

Engineering and technology

Prof Arnold Rix advances renewable energy technologies for a low-carbon future

Prof Arnold Rix from the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering at Stellenbosch University delivered his inaugural...

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Media release

Pan-African Parliament adopts continent’s first Model Law on Sustainable Soil Management

Africa has taken a historic step forward for sustainable development, food security and environmental protection when the Pan-African Parliament (PAP)...

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