SU and partners collaborate to produce Africa's next generation of scientists | https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=11070 | | SU and partners collaborate to produce Africa's next generation of scientists | Corporate Communication and Marketing/Korporatiewe Kommunikasie en Bemarking [Anel Lewis] | Stellenbosch University (SU) is part of a groundbreaking fellowship programme that over the next three years will produce more than 100 scientific leaders able to strengthen African capacity in critical areas of genomics and bioinformatics. |
African STARS Fellowship Programme to empower the next generation of health leaders in Africa | https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=11069 | | African STARS Fellowship Programme to empower the next generation of health leaders in Africa | Stellenbosch University Media Statement | In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at transforming the landscape of healthcare innovation in Africa, the Mastercard Foundation, the CERI and the Institut Pasteur de Dakar have announced the launch o the African STARS Fellowship Programme. |
Teaching legend Walter Parry honoured in naming of one of two new SU residences | https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=11068 | | Teaching legend Walter Parry honoured in naming of one of two new SU residences | Corporate Communications and Marketing | Students will soon be welcomed to House Walter Parry and Khayalethu Residence on the SU campus. |
Statement regarding the election for the next SU Chancellor | https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=11067 | | Statement regarding the election for the next SU Chancellor | Corporate Communication and Marketing / Korporatiewe Kommunikasie en Bemarking | The term of the current Chancellor, Retired Justice Cameron, will officially end on 31 December 2024, as communicated to stakeholders and reported in the media |
Two SU students honoured at L’Oréal-UNESCO Awards | https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=11066 | | Two SU students honoured at L’Oréal-UNESCO Awards | Corporate Communications and Marketing | Pamela Ncube and Welile Nwamba, have been named recipients of the 2024 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Young Talents Sub-Saharan Africa Awards. |
Community changemakers recognised at second Social Impact Awards | https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=11064 | | Community changemakers recognised at second Social Impact Awards | Sibulele Mboyi | SU recently recognised the remarkable individuals and teams whose work is making a profound difference in our communities. |
Dr Simon triumphs over hardships as he bags yet another SU degree | https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=11063 | | Dr Simon triumphs over hardships as he bags yet another SU degree | Corporate Communications and Marketing (Hannelie Booyens) | Dr Donald Simon overcame hardship and tragedy to receive his fourth degree from SU. |
From rural roots to radio stardom: Sibulele Ndudula shines on MFM 92.6 | https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=11062 | | From rural roots to radio stardom: Sibulele Ndudula shines on MFM 92.6 | Steyn du Toit | Each step of his daily six kilometre walk from Kayamandi to Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Neelsie Student Centre to present MFM 92.6’s breakfast show is a testament to Sibulele Ndudula’s passion for radio and unwavering determination to do what he loves. |
SU study finds first-ever safe and effective treatment to prevent MDR-TB in children | https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=11061 | | SU study finds first-ever safe and effective treatment to prevent MDR-TB in children | FMHS Marketing & Communications | A landmark clinical trial reported in the New England Journal of Medicine this week showed that an oral antibiotic, levofloxacin, taken for six months once-daily, substantially reduced the risk of developing drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) in children. |
SU student survives 2 open-heart surgeries to graduate as physiotherapist | https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=11060 | | SU student survives 2 open-heart surgeries to graduate as physiotherapist | Corporate Communication and Marketing/Korporatiewe Kommunikasie en Bemarking [Anel Lewis] | The death of his father, two open-heart surgeries and financial challenges did not deter Schwann Chavalala from his goal of graduating from Stellenbosch University with his BSc in Physiotherapy. |