SU awards honorary doctorates to economic experts | https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10539 | | SU awards honorary doctorates to economic experts | Corporate Communication and Marketing/Korporatiewe Kommunikasie en Bemarking | Stellenbosch University (SU) awarded honorary doctorates to two economic experts Profs Leonard Wantchekon and James Robinson at its March graduation. |
Psychiatry doctor continues family's PhD tradition; focuses on break-ups among emerging adults | https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10532 | | Psychiatry doctor continues family's PhD tradition; focuses on break-ups among emerging adults | Corporate Communication and Marketing/Korporatiewe Kommunikasie en Bemarking [Alec Basson] | Alberta (Berte) van der Watt is the fourth one in her family to obtain a PhD. Both her parents, Gideon and Ronél, and her sister, Lize-Marié, have doctorates. |
Genes play an important role in TB susceptibility | https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10525 | | Genes play an important role in TB susceptibility | FMHS Marketing & Communications / FGGW Bemarking & Kommunikasie – Sue Segar | New research shows that genetics play a significant role in a person’s susceptibility to developing tuberculosis (TB). |
Researchers developing cellphone app that detects TB | https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10520 | | Researchers developing cellphone app that detects TB | FMHS Marketing & Communications / FGGW Bemarking & Kommunikasie – Sue Segar | Stellenbosch University (SU) scientists are developing a mobile application (app) that will be able to distinguish a cough caused by tuberculosis (TB), from non-TB-related coughs. |
“Wheels of Opportunity” – Stellenbosch chemistry lecturer cycling 600km for student support | https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10508 | | “Wheels of Opportunity” – Stellenbosch chemistry lecturer cycling 600km for student support | Faculty of Science (media & communication) | Dr. Marietjie Lutz is embarking on an ambitious 600 km cycle tour to raise funding for undergraduate BSc students facing financial challenges. |
FMHS scientists shine at SAMRC 10th Scientific Merit Awards | https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10505 | | FMHS scientists shine at SAMRC 10th Scientific Merit Awards | FMHS Marketing & Communications / FGGW Bemarking & Kommunikasie | Five scientists with Stellenbosch University’s Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) were recently honoured at the South African Medical Research Council’s (SAMRC) Scientific Merit Awards. |
Show your support for Global Recycling Day: bring your e-waste to the Rooiplein on Monday 18 March | https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10506 | | Show your support for Global Recycling Day: bring your e-waste to the Rooiplein on Monday 18 March | Petro Mostert | Show your support for Global Recycling Day: bring your e-waste to the Rooiplein on Monday 18 March |
Record number of Maties cyclists tackle Cape Town Cycle Tour to raise at least R350 000 | https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10480 | | Record number of Maties cyclists tackle Cape Town Cycle Tour to raise at least R350 000 | Corporate Communication & Marketing / Korporatiewe Kommunikasie & Bemarking [Anél Lewis] | A record number of 70 cyclists will be moving for Maties in need during the Cape Town Cycle Tour on Sunday 10 March. |
Engineering graduate plans to pay SU skills forward | https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10420 | | Engineering graduate plans to pay SU skills forward | Corporate Communications and Marketing (Hannelie Booyens) | Kabelo Tlhabadira passed his civil engineering degree with flying colours thanks to SU’s SciMathUS programme. |
Mom gets to cap son on graduation day | https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10419 | | Mom gets to cap son on graduation day | Corporate Communications and Marketing (Hannelie Booyens) | Leane Kirk had the honour of capping her son Kayden at his recent graduation. |