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Opinion and features

World Refugee Day: Showing solidarity with refugees in South Africa

South Africa has hosted refugees and asylum seekers for over three decades, providing many with an opportunity to rebuild their lives. Sadly, this legacy of...
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Prof Louise du Toit confronts SA’s sexual violence crisis

Prof Louise du Toit confronts SA’s sexual violence crisis

Prof Louise du Toit from the Department of Philosophy in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences delivered her inaugural lecture on Thursday 14 August 2025. The...

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Connecting Globally, Growing Locally: SU Staff Reflect on Erasmus+ Training Week in Berlin

Connecting Globally, Growing Locally: SU Staff Reflect on Erasmus+ Training Week in Berlin

​​​Three Stellenbosch University (SU) staff members returned from an enriching Erasmus+ Staff Training Week at Freie Universität Berlin (FUB) 23 – 27 June 2025...

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Stellenbosch University launches Africa's most advanced Medical Morphology Learning Centre

Stellenbosch University launches Africa's most advanced Medical Morphology Learning Centre

Stellenbosch University (SU) today officially opened the Medical Morphology Learning Centre (MMLC), establishing Africa's largest and most technologically...

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Dr Rhoda Meyer creates spaces for transformative learning

Dr Rhoda Meyer creates spaces for transformative learning

​​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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African STARS Fellowship Programme kicks off at SU

African STARS Fellowship Programme kicks off at SU

Africa faces some of the world’s most pressing public health challenges, from infectious disease outbreaks to antimicrobial resistance and limited access to...

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Don’t miss the Matieland Concert!

Don’t miss the Matieland Concert!

​Have you reserved your seat for one of the highlights of Homecoming Weekend? On Saturday 13 September, the Matieland Concert will bring music, laughter, and...
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