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#WomenofSU: Bariatric surgery research project on track	http://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=5855	#WomenofSU: Bariatric surgery research project on track	Marguerite van Wyk	“Even in medical circles, people sometimes incorrectly believe that overweight people should simply eat less, that they are lazy and don’t stick to their exercise and diet plans,” says Dr Jeanne Lubbe with the FMHS.
Stellenbosch University’s Tygerberg Campus becomes first smoke- and tobacco-free campus in SA	http://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=5848	Stellenbosch University’s Tygerberg Campus becomes first smoke- and tobacco-free campus in SA	Wilma Stassen	In keeping with the vision of Stellenbosch University's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) to advance health and equality, the Tygerberg Campus has been declared a smoke- and tobacco-free campus.
How biobanks can help improve the integrity of scientific research	http://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=5840	How biobanks can help improve the integrity of scientific research	Dominique Anderson, Alan Christoffels & Carmen Swanepoel	Biobanks are repositories that receive, store, process and disseminate specimens. These include DNA derived from humans and animals; bacterial strains; and environmental samples like plants and soil.
#WomenofSU: Teaching bedside manners	http://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=5838	#WomenofSU: Teaching bedside manners	Jackie Pienaar-Brink	Communication skills to be emphasised in curriculum
TB project gets major boost from Gates grant	http://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=5821	TB project gets major boost from Gates grant	Liezel Engelbrecht	The Desmond Tutu TB Centre (DTTC) recently received substantial funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for an initiative to address some of the challenges of tuberculosis (TB).
ARVs and children: new research shows the devastating impact of a late start	http://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=5802	ARVs and children: new research shows the devastating impact of a late start	Prof Mary-Ann Davies & Dr Amy Slogrove	South Africa’s programme to give mothers antiretroviral treatment preventing them from transmitting HIV to their babies during pregnancy and breastfeeding is rightly lauded for saving lives.
Tribute – Prof Bongani Mayosi	http://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=5804	Tribute – Prof Bongani Mayosi	FMHS Marketing & Communication / FGGW Bemarking & Kommunikasie	It is with great sadness that we express our deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Professor Bongani Mawethu Mayosi, who died on Friday 27 July.
SU wants to become Africa’s leading research-intensive university	http://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=5783	SU wants to become Africa’s leading research-intensive university	Corporate Communications Division	Stellenbosch University (SU) has a new vision, positioning the institution to become “Africa’s leading research-intensive university, globally recognised as excellent, inclusive and innovative, where knowledge is advanced in service of society”.
Join the SU100 #Move4Food movement to support our Maties	http://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=5778	Join the SU100 #Move4Food movement to support our Maties	Development & Alumni / Ontwikkeling & Alumni	SU has partnered with the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon to galvanize staff, students, alumni and friends of SU to raise support for a Food Bank on our Stellenbosch and Tygerberg campuses.
Mandela Day highlights Tygermaties’ spirit of generosity	http://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=5774	Mandela Day highlights Tygermaties’ spirit of generosity	FMHS Marketing & Communication / FGGW Bemarking & Kommunikasie	The charitable spirit for which Tygermaties are known once again came to the fore in generous donations of goods, time and energy by staff and students this Mandela Day.