Doctoral study examines advantages of the use of plain language | http://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=9825 | | Doctoral study examines advantages of the use of plain language | Corporate Communication & Marketing / Korporatiewe Kommunikasie & Bemarking [Alec Basson] | In her PhD, Dr Annie Burger points out why it is important that financial, medical, legal and public documents are written in plain language. |
World TB Day: FMHS experts in the news | http://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=9821 | | World TB Day: FMHS experts in the news | FMHS Marketing & Communications / FGGW Bemarking & Kommunikasie | World TB Day is observed annually on 24 March and the theme for this year’s commemoration was “YES we can end TB”. A number of TB experts from SU’s FMHS were featured in the media in regard to this iimportant topic. |
Stellenbosch University Senate supports Vice-Chancellor’s pursuit of inclusivity and multilingualism | http://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=9820 | | Stellenbosch University Senate supports Vice-Chancellor’s pursuit of inclusivity and multilingualism | Corporate Communication and Marketing / Korporatiewe Kommunikasie en Bemarking | By an overwhelming majority, the SU *Senate on Friday (24 March 2023) adopted a motion of confidence in and support of the Rector, Prof Wim de Villiers, and his management team in their pursuit of inclusivity and multilingualism at SU |
Ukwanda: FMHS’ vision of two decades ago is being fulfilled | http://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=9794 | | Ukwanda: FMHS’ vision of two decades ago is being fulfilled | FMHS Marketing & Communications / FGGW Bemarking & Kommunikasie - Tyrone August | The establishment of the Ukwanda Centre for Rural Health by Stellenbosch University’s Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) 20 years ago was a visionary step into the future. It was born out of a desire to meet a diverse range of needs. |
Stellenbosch University remains firmly committed to human rights, dignity, multilingualism and inclusivity | http://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=9793 | | Stellenbosch University remains firmly committed to human rights, dignity, multilingualism and inclusivity | Corporate Communication and Marketing / Korporatiewe Kommunikasie en Bemarking | Stellenbosch University (SU) takes cognisance of the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) Report on language in SU residences. Human dignity is non-negotiable at SU and must be respected and upheld. |
SciMathUS: Double success as twins get second chance | http://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=9764 | | SciMathUS: Double success as twins get second chance | Daniel Bugan | As the first twins to complete the SciMathUS programme, Rochelle and Jennelle Cloete serve as shining examples to disheartened matric students. |
Reforming public procurement in South Africa | http://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=9765 | | Reforming public procurement in South Africa | Geo Quinot | In late February, all public procurement stakeholders in SA gathered for a national conversation to collaboratively designing a new procurement system in response to the Zondo commission’s call for a comprehensive procurement reform action plan |
PhD study can help the visually impaired read mathematical equations, diagrams | http://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=9731 | | PhD study can help the visually impaired read mathematical equations, diagrams | Corporate Communication & Marketing / Korporatiewe Kommunikasie & Bemarking [Alec Basson] | Dr Rynhardt Kruger developed innovative methods that could make it easier for blind or visually impaired persons to read mathematical equations and diagrams in scientific documents. |
SU loses valued and loyal friend | http://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=9718 | | SU loses valued and loyal friend | Corporate Communication and Marketing / Korporatiewe Kommunikasie en Bemarking | "Not only has the University lost an extremely talented council chairperson, but a valued and loyal friend of the University." |
Success takes time, says Matie alumnus | http://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=9690 | | Success takes time, says Matie alumnus | Development & Alumni Relations | Being accountable for what you want to achieve in life, was the overriding lesson Jumien Peceur learnt during his year as a SciMathUS student. |