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Multi-skilling yourself as an accounting professional of the future	https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=9980	Multi-skilling yourself as an accounting professional of the future	Prof Riaan Rudman	The accounting profession is going through a period of significant change. A couple of years ago many argued that mandatory audit firm rotation was the most significant change to impact the auditing profession in recent years. It is now upon us.
Key competencies principals need to ensure good educational outcomes	https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=9961	Key competencies principals need to ensure good educational outcomes	Corporate Communication & Marketing / Korporatiewe Kommunikasie & Bemarking [Alec Basson]	Researchers have identified 11 key competencies that principals need to succeed against the odds and turn around failing schools.
Africa Day: SU experts focus on wild meat industry, corruption and LGBTI rights	https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=9952	Africa Day: SU experts focus on wild meat industry, corruption and LGBTI rights	Corporate Communication & Marketing / Korporatiewe Kommunikasie & Bemarking	Africa Day is celebrated annually on 25 May. in articles for the media, experts at Stellenbosch University evaluate corruption on the continent and also write about the wild meat industry’s potential to boost economic development and job creation.
MOU to contribute to good governance on African continent	https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=9955	MOU to contribute to good governance on African continent	Stellenbosch University	The African Union Advisory Board Against Corruption, in collaboration with the German Agency for International Cooperation and Stellenbosch University, convened a workshop on the formation of the African Anti-Corruption Research Network.
Prof Euan Phimister: Economic models help to address key developmental challenges	https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=9947	Prof Euan Phimister: Economic models help to address key developmental challenges	Corporate Communication & Marketing / Korporatiewe Kommunikasie & Bemarking [Alec Basson]	Prof Euan Phimister uses economic models to highlight the impact of a lack of access to credit on households, the effect of energy poverty on health and welfare, and the impact of renewables investment on rural development.
Time, flexibility key for healthy, fair and balanced working life	https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=9900	Time, flexibility key for healthy, fair and balanced working life	Mark Smith	International Workers’ Day was observed on 1 May. In an opinion piece for Business Day, Prof Mark Smith from Stellenbosch Business School writes how issues of time and flexibility underpin the struggle for a healthy, fair and balanced working life.
Freedom Day: Many South Africans still unfree	https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=9894	Freedom Day: Many South Africans still unfree	Corporate Communication & Marketing / Korporatiewe Kommunikasie & Bemarking	Freedom Day was celebrated on 27 April. In opinion pieces for the media, experts at Stellenbosch University wrote that many South Africans are becoming increasingly angry because they have yet to taste the fruits of true freedom.
EMS lecturer wins Stellenbosch Network #IdeasForChange Township Challenge	https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=9891	EMS lecturer wins Stellenbosch Network #IdeasForChange Township Challenge	Aamirah Sonday	Department of Logistics lecturer Chuma Lalendle has come up with a smart solution to improve the waste collection process in Kayamandi involving waste pickers, households and the municipality and, thereby, instilling a culture of recycling in the communit
‘Target specific wine consumers for increased sales’ – research study	https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=9887	‘Target specific wine consumers for increased sales’ – research study	Corporate Communication & Marketing / Korporatiewe Kommunikasie & Bemarking [Alec Basson]	Wine marketers (and wine companies) could increase their sales if they develop targeted strategies to reach different groups of wine consumers. Market segmentation can help them in this regard.
Advanced Diploma in Sustainable Development welcomes first cohort	https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=9864	Advanced Diploma in Sustainable Development welcomes first cohort	Aamirah Sonday	The School of Public Leadership (SPL) this year commenced its new Advanced Diploma in Sustainable Development programme with its first cohort of 21 students. The one-year, hybrid programme was officially launched in 2022.