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SU rises in 2025 QS global subject rankingshttps://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=11164SU rises in 2025 QS global subject rankingsCorporate Communication and Marketing/Korporatiewe Kommunikasie en BemarkingSU is among the best universities globally in Life Sciences & Medicine, Arts & Humanities, Social Sciences & Management, Natural Sciences, and Engineering & Technology, according to the 2025 QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) World Universitt Rankings by Subject.
New treatments for chronic kidney disease show promise, remain expensive and inaccessiblehttps://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=11166New treatments for chronic kidney disease show promise, remain expensive and inaccessibleYazied ChothiaEven though new treatments have emerged that may further slow the progression of chronic kidney disease, many of these treatments are unavailable or too expensive for public healthcare in South Africa.
International Women’s Day: SU experts focus on key challenges facing women https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=11156International Women’s Day: SU experts focus on key challenges facing women Corporate Communication and Marketing/Korporatiewe Kommunikasie en BemarkingIn celebration of International Women’s Day on 8 March, experts at Stellenbosch University focused on sexual violence, women's health, and the advancement of women in the workplace as some of the key challenges facing women.
New book examines science and medicine's role in post-truth erahttps://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=11154New book examines science and medicine's role in post-truth eraFMHS Marketing & CommunicationsIn an era where social media conspiracies compete with scientific facts, a new book explores how scientists and medical practitioners can navigate an increasingly complex relationship with the public.
Innovative system reduces ID times for unknown decedentshttps://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=11137Innovative system reduces ID times for unknown decedentsFMHS Marketing & CommunicationsEach year, countless South African families face the heartache of not knowing what has become of their missing loved ones. The emotional strain can be immense, leaving families feeling powerless as they wait for answers.
UK-Africa research project uses music to support maternal mental healthhttps://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=11126UK-Africa research project uses music to support maternal mental healthFMHS Marketing & CommunicationsStellenbosch University (SU) researchers are participating in an international project that explores how music can support expecting mothers’ mental health.
Advances in AI can help prepare the world for the next pandemichttps://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=11127Advances in AI can help prepare the world for the next pandemicCentre for Epidemic Response and Innovation (Maambele Khosa)An article published in Nature journal outlines how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can revolutionise the field of infectious disease research and significantly enhance pandemic preparedness.
Religious traditions, government and civil society can help promote social justicehttps://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=11112Religious traditions, government and civil society can help promote social justiceCorporate Communication and Marketing/Korporatiewe Kommunikasie en BemarkingWorld Day of Social Justice is marked annually on 20 February. In opinion pieces for the media, Prof Nico Koopman and Yeukai Chideya emphasise the role of religious traditions, the government and civil society in promoting social justice.
Chancellor’s Award honours Prof Blaauw’s 40-years of excellence in Dieteticshttps://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=11106Chancellor’s Award honours Prof Blaauw’s 40-years of excellence in DieteticsFMHS Marketing & Communications – Tyrone AugustProfessor Prof Renée Blaauw is the recipient of the prestigious Chancellor’s Award for 2024. It is a fitting acknowledgement of her multiple contributions to the field of Dietetics over close to four decades.
SU-UK partnership to strengthen surveillance of respiratory diseases in SA and UKhttps://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=11103SU-UK partnership to strengthen surveillance of respiratory diseases in SA and UKCentre for Epidemic Response and InnovationA North-South partnership between the Genomic Surveillance Unit and CERI has received approximately R8,7 million in funding under the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office’s UK-SA Health System Strengthening Partnership.