SU’s Eucalyptus research programme gets R20 million boost | https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10512 | | SU’s Eucalyptus research programme gets R20 million boost | Corporate Communication and Marketing/Korporatiewe Kommunikasie en Bemarking | With total funding of nearly R20 million over five years (2024 to 2028), researchers at the Hans Merensky Chair in Advanced Modelling of Eucalypt Growth and Wood Formation will to take their work on work on Eucalyptus (or gum trees) to the next level. |
SU collaboration within new Guild-ARUA CoRE a milestone in shaping Africa’s sustainable development policies | https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10511 | | SU collaboration within new Guild-ARUA CoRE a milestone in shaping Africa’s sustainable development policies | Corporate Communication & Marketing / Korporatiewe Kommunikasie & Bemarking | The African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) and The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities (The Guild) launched three new Africa-Europe Clusters of Research Excellence, called CoREs, in September last year. |
World Consumer Rights Day: Consumers should remain sceptical of AI | https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10510 | | World Consumer Rights Day: Consumers should remain sceptical of AI | Lisa Esterhuyzen | Artificial intelligence has become an integral part of the core products and services that customers use. Nevertheless, consumers should remain sceptical of AI outputs |
"Champions" in SU Teaching-Learning-Assessment (TLA) Recognised at TLA Celebration | https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10509 | | "Champions" in SU Teaching-Learning-Assessment (TLA) Recognised at TLA Celebration | Anthea HM Jacobs | "Champions" in SU Teaching-Learning-Assessment (TLA) Recognised at TLA Celebration |
“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. |
World Kidney Day: The link between salt, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease | https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10507 | | World Kidney Day: The link between salt, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease | Yazied Chothia | Excessive salt intake and uncontrolled hypertension exacerbate chronic kidney disease |
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 |
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. |
Stellenbosch laser physicists to develop protocol for production of high-tech radiopharmaceuticals | https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10504 | | Stellenbosch laser physicists to develop protocol for production of high-tech radiopharmaceuticals | Wiida Fourie-Basson (Media: Faculty of Science) | Stellenbosch University (SU) and high-tech company Enlightened Isotopes, a subsidiary of ASP Isotopes, have entered into a research partnership worth R8.5 million to develop a protocol for the separation of the ytterbium-176 isotope to be used as a radiop |
Invitation to collaborate: Policy Innovation Lab at the School for Data Science and Computational Thinking | https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10503 | | Invitation to collaborate: Policy Innovation Lab at the School for Data Science and Computational Thinking | Corporate Communication & Marketing / Korporatiewe Kommunikasie & Bemarking | Through a partnership with the Presidency, the German government and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the South African Policy Innovation Lab was recently established at Stellenbosch University. |