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Climate Change and Epidemics 2023 Report released at COP28http://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10357Climate Change and Epidemics 2023 Report released at COP28CERI Media and Communication Report highlights how climate change is fuelling new epidemics across the world, particularly in countries from the Global South.
Creating inclusive workspaces for people with disabilitieshttp://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10367Creating inclusive workspaces for people with disabilitiesNatasha Maclean & Lieketseng NedCompanies that focus on intangible aspects such as fostering an inclusive culture and rebranding themselves as pro-disability are more likely to create inclusive workspaces.
SU outreach to Zambia brings hope to heart disease patientshttp://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10347SU outreach to Zambia brings hope to heart disease patientsFMHS Marketing & Communications – Ilse BigalkeAn outreach by Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Division of Cardiology has brought hope and a life-saving procedure to patients in Zambia who suffer from rheumatic heart disease.
SU and PET Labs Pharmaceuticals forge strategic partnership for cyclotron facilityhttp://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10348SU and PET Labs Pharmaceuticals forge strategic partnership for cyclotron facilityCentral Analytical FacilitiesStellenbosch University announced a groundbreaking collaboration with PET Labs Pharmaceuticals (Pty) Ltd to establish a cutting-edge cyclotron facility at its Tygerberg Campus in Cape Town,
Retiring Prof Gubela Mji built a bastion for disability and rehabilitation studieshttp://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10345Retiring Prof Gubela Mji built a bastion for disability and rehabilitation studiesFMHS Marketing & Communications – Edna EllmanSpeaking to Professor Gubela Mji about her life’s work is like speaking to someone on the cusp of a brand-new adventure.
SU strengthens international networks with visit by Consular Corpshttp://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10326SU strengthens international networks with visit by Consular CorpsFMHS Marketing & Communications – Wilma StassenCollaboration is essential to universities realising their institutional goals, and for that reason, purposeful partnerships and inclusive networks are among Stellenbosch University’s (SU) core strategic themes.
DTTC-led project finds pioneering treatment to prevent multidrug-resistant TB in children and adultshttp://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10314DTTC-led project finds pioneering treatment to prevent multidrug-resistant TB in children and adultsFMHS Marketing and Communications DivisionThe antibiotic levofloxacin safely reduced the risk of multidrug-resistant (MDR) tuberculosis (TB) disease in children by 56%, researchers from the Desmond Tutu TB Centre at Stellenbosch University’s Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) announce
World Children’s Day: Collaboration crucial to fight TB meningitis in SA’s childrenhttp://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10315World Children’s Day: Collaboration crucial to fight TB meningitis in SA’s childrenRegan SolomonsCollaboration between the government, healthcare practitioners and world-class local researchers is crucial to manage tuberculous meningitis in South Africa’s children and save their lives.
World Toilet Day: Many still lack safe toilets, proper sanitation facilitieshttp://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10316World Toilet Day: Many still lack safe toilets, proper sanitation facilitiesJo BarnesIn an opinion piece for the Mail & Guardian Dr Jo Barnes (Department of Global Health) calls on the government to ensure that all South Africans have access to safe toilets and proper sanitation facilities.
PhD candidate awarded coveted Women in Science prizehttp://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10304PhD candidate awarded coveted Women in Science prizeFMHS Marketing & CommunicationsEsther Uwimaana is one of 30 women scientists on the continent being recognised for their work by the 14th L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Young Talents Sub-Saharan Africa Awards.