Third Intensive English Programme reinforces partnership between Stellenbosch University and Côte d’Ivoire | https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=11097 | | Third Intensive English Programme reinforces partnership between Stellenbosch University and Côte d’Ivoire | Sue Segar, Afrikaans translation Petro Mostert | It is widely accepted that English is the language of international business. No matter how talented a young person is in their field, without strong English skills, they will lack the competitive edge in the global commercial world. |
Prof Essop recognised for transformative teaching and visionary leadership | https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=11096 | | Prof Essop recognised for transformative teaching and visionary leadership | Corporate Communications and Marketing (Hannelie Booyens) | Prof Faadiel Essop is the recipient of the prestigious 2024 Teaching Advancement at Universities (TAU) Fellows Award. |
New report sheds light on current realities of fatherhood in SA | https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=11095 | | New report sheds light on current realities of fatherhood in SA | SOSAF | The State of South Africa’s Fathers 2024 report reveals key insights into fatherhood and caregiving |
Ilhaam Groenewald receives Provincial Ministerial Commendation for her contribution to sport leadership in Sou | https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=11094 | | Ilhaam Groenewald receives Provincial Ministerial Commendation for her contribution to sport leadership in Sou | Petro Mostert | Ilhaam Groenewald receives Provincial Ministerial Commendation for her contribution to sport leadership in South Africa |
Prof Vernon Louw returns to alma mater as head of Medicine | https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=11093 | | Prof Vernon Louw returns to alma mater as head of Medicine | FMHS Marketing & Communications – Tyrone August | Prof Vernon Louw’s career has taken him to many different places since he graduated with a MBChB summa cum laude from Stellenbosch University’s Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) in 1994. |
World Cancer Day: Key cancer-related topics under the spotlight | https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=11092 | | World Cancer Day: Key cancer-related topics under the spotlight | Corporate Communication and Marketing/Korporatiewe Kommunikasie en Bemarking | World Cancer Day is on 4 February. SU experts focus on personalised cancer care with artificial intelligence, pseudoscience in online cancer news, better treatment for ovarian cancer, and the toxic triangle of stress, obesity and cancer. |
Leading TB researcher Prof Marakalala appointed as TB Research Centre director | https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=11091 | | Leading TB researcher Prof Marakalala appointed as TB Research Centre director | FMHS Marketing & Communications | The SAMRC and Stellenbosch University are pleased to announce the appointment of Associate Professor Mohlopheni Jackson Marakalala as Unit Director of the SU/SAMRC Centre for Tuberculosis Research. |
DNA test could help detect cervical cancer earlier | https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=11090 | | DNA test could help detect cervical cancer earlier | Corporate Communication and Marketing/Korporatiewe Kommunikasie en Bemarking [Alec Basson] | The DNA methylation marker test targets changes in the DNA that happen earlier in the disease allowing it to detect clinically significant HPV-associated cervical abnormalities that are more likely to progress to cancer. |
Social Impact Community Morning: Empowering Students towards advancing the SDGs through community engagement | https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=11089 | | Social Impact Community Morning: Empowering Students towards advancing the SDGs through community engagement | Centre for the Advancement of Social Impact and Transformation | On 7 February 2025 from 09:00 to 12:00, over 6 000 new Matie students will participate in the Stellenbosch University (SU) Social Impact Community Morning as part of the official Welcoming Week programme for newcomers. |
Stellenbosch University digitalises student life with residence app | https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=11088 | | Stellenbosch University digitalises student life with residence app | Jeraldene Menon | SUNCOM's Residence Services Department has announced the launch of a digital student application designed to streamline day-to-day processes, improve communication and promote sustainability through paperless operations. |