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Cost of GBV in SA under the spotlight
Gender-based violence (GBV) in South Africa costs the country between R28 and R42 billion. This includes the cost of hospitalisation, interdicts, psychological care and legal aid for women affected by GBV. This harsh reality was one of the...
WOW project helps learners achieve dreams of tertiary studies
For almost two decades, the Words Open Worlds (WOW) project has made a tangible difference in the lives of over a million school learners across the country. WOW is a non-profitable empowerment project overseen by the Toyota Stellenbosch...
'Once a Matie, always a Matie'
Meet Johannes Gehrig and Hannes Hellwege, who are devoting some of their time to support the Stellenbosch University alumni network in Stuttgart and Berlin, respectively. 1. Tell us about yourself. What did you study and what are you doing...
A day in the life… Geraldine Minnaar
Published in May to commemorate Workers' Day, our annual #dayinthelife series spotlights our staff at Stellenbosch University (SU). This year, we highlight professional administrative support services staff who make a tangible difference...
Constance Matlholwa advocates for gender non-violence
In celebration of Women's Month, Stellenbosch University (SU) is shining a spotlight on extraordinary staff and students on our campus who champion women's rights and gender equality. Through their dedication and leadership, they inspire...
Deep underground laboratory will be a first for Africa
Africa's first deep underground science laboratory may become a reality in the next five to ten years with the establishment of the Paarl Africa Underground Laboratory (PAUL) in the Du Toits Kloof mountains in the Western Cape in South...
First recipients of Bettie Harmsen Scholarship announced
The athletic and academic careers of two athletes from Stellenbosch University (SU) received a significant boost when they were named the first recipients of the Bettie Harmsen Scholarship. Bettie Harmsen, born Buitendag, was a keen...
Student-athletes ‘honoured and grateful’ to receive Bettie Harmsen Scholarship
“The Bettie Harmsen Scholarship is a bursary with a human touch. It's not about giving you money, but rather about giving you opportunities to achieve success and ultimately pay it forward." This is how Bettie's sister Louisa Hall...
ASSAf recognises top SU scientist with gold medal
Prof. Brian van Wilgen, a leading conservation ecologist from the DST/NRF Centre for Invasion Biology (C·I·B) at Stellenbosch University (SU), was honored with a Gold Medal Award from the Academy of Science of South Africa. ASSAf annually...
Students get the opportunity to acquire 21st-century skills
This is a translation of an op-ed published in Beeld on 4 January 2021 ( click here for the original version). * * * Last year was tough, and higher education will no doubt continue to face significant difficulties this year, but the...