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World Water Day: Responses to SA water crisis disappointinghttps://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10524World Water Day: Responses to SA water crisis disappointingJo BarnesThe responses of those who are able to address South Africa's water crisis are disappointing. The reactions often consist of a list of the budget items that will be utilised to address the problem and promises of arrangement to fix the problem.
Genes play an important role in TB susceptibilityhttps://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10525Genes play an important role in TB susceptibilityFMHS Marketing & Communications / FGGW Bemarking & Kommunikasie – Sue SegarNew research shows that genetics play a significant role in a person’s susceptibility to developing tuberculosis (TB).
Researchers developing cellphone app that detects TBhttps://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10520Researchers developing cellphone app that detects TBFMHS Marketing & Communications / FGGW Bemarking & Kommunikasie – Sue SegarStellenbosch 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.
FMHS scientists shine at SAMRC 10th Scientific Merit Awardshttps://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10505FMHS scientists shine at SAMRC 10th Scientific Merit AwardsFMHS Marketing & Communications / FGGW Bemarking & KommunikasieFive 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.
Stellenbosch University’s medical students beat burnout with the stroke of a brushhttps://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10491Stellenbosch University’s medical students beat burnout with the stroke of a brush Corporate Communication & Marketing / Korporatiewe Kommunikasie & Bemarking [Anél Lewis]The ability of art to improve mental health has been well documented, but research shows that a few hours of creativity may also help health professionals become more confident and competent in a clinical setting.
Multifunctional KUZE holds numerous benefits for learnershttps://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10479Multifunctional KUZE holds numerous benefits for learnersFMHS Marketing & Communication / FGGW Bemarking & Kommunikasie - Edna EllmanResearchers from Stellenbosch University’s Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FHMS) have been working on its very own groundbreaking solution to address the sitting problem.
African scientists secure major grants to accelerate drug discoveryhttps://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10475African scientists secure major grants to accelerate drug discoveryWiida Fourie-Basson (Media: Faculty of Science)A network of world-class scientists across Africa has entered the global drug discovery arena following a US$7.2 million joint investment by the medical research charity LifeArc and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in the Grand Challenges Africa Drug D
Access to genetic testing brings hope for people with rare diseases in Africahttps://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10477Access to genetic testing brings hope for people with rare diseases in AfricaFMHS Marketing & Communications / FGGW Bemarking & KommunikasieRare diseases in Africa are receiving a welcome boost with the establishment of an Africa/Europe Cluster of Research Excellence called “Genomics for Health in Africa”.
Tygerberg and Bellville campuses awarded for excellence in water managementhttps://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10470Tygerberg and Bellville campuses awarded for excellence in water managementPetro MostertTygerberg- en Bellville-kampusse erken vir uitnemendheid in waterbestuur
Closing the gender gap in science – Prof Sibusiso Moyo https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10448Closing the gender gap in science – Prof Sibusiso Moyo Prof Sibusiso MoyoThe International Day of Women and Girls in Science was celebrated on 11 February. In an opinion piece for the Mail & Guardian, Prof Sibusiso Moyo suggests ways to close the gender gap in Science