Interconnected: Human and animal TB part of the same problem | https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=9797 | | Interconnected: Human and animal TB part of the same problem | FMHS Marketing & Communications / FGGW Bemarking & Kommunikasie – Ilse Bigalke | Tuberculosis (TB) in humans cannot be eradicated unless TB in animals is also eliminated, as these two diseases are closely interconnected. |
Scientists identify 100 important questions facing plant science | https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=9796 | | Scientists identify 100 important questions facing plant science | Faculty of AgriSciences / Fakulteit AgriWetenskappe | An international panel of scientists that included a researcher from Stellenbosch University (SU), have identified a list of “100 of the most important questions facing plant science”. |
Ukwanda: FMHS’ vision of two decades ago is being fulfilled | https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=9794 | | Ukwanda: FMHS’ vision of two decades ago is being fulfilled | FMHS Marketing & Communications / FGGW Bemarking & Kommunikasie - Tyrone August | The establishment of the Ukwanda Centre for Rural Health by Stellenbosch University’s Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) 20 years ago was a visionary step into the future. It was born out of a desire to meet a diverse range of needs. |
Stellenbosch University remains firmly committed to human rights, dignity, multilingualism and inclusivity | https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=9793 | | Stellenbosch University remains firmly committed to human rights, dignity, multilingualism and inclusivity | Corporate Communication and Marketing / Korporatiewe Kommunikasie en Bemarking | Stellenbosch University (SU) takes cognisance of the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) Report on language in SU residences. Human dignity is non-negotiable at SU and must be respected and upheld. |
World Consumer Rights Day: Support competition, support the consumer | https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=9792 | | World Consumer Rights Day: Support competition, support the consumer | Willem Boshoff | World Consumer Rights Day is observed on 15 March. In an opinion piece, Prof Willem Boshoff writes that we need to consider how regulatory constraints and non-competition objectives threaten to derail the country’s consumer-focused competition policy. |
Three FMHS researchers awarded for scientific excellence by SAMRC | https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=9789 | | Three FMHS researchers awarded for scientific excellence by SAMRC | FMHS Marketing & Communications / FGGW Bemarking & Kommunikasie – Ronel Slabbert | SU's FMHS once again affirmed its spot as one of the top health science institutions on the African content when no less than three of its scientists were recently recognise at the South African Medical Research Council’s (SAMRC) Scientific Merit Awards. |
L’Oreal-UNESCO grant will support research to combat antimalarial resistance | https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=9788 | | L’Oreal-UNESCO grant will support research to combat antimalarial resistance | Wiida Fourie-Basson (media: Fakulteit Natuurwetenskappe) | PhD-student Jessica Thibaud is one of six South African female scientists to have received a generous grant from L'Oréal's Fondation L'Oreal and UNESCO |
Celebrating 30 years of successful internationalisation at SU | https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=9785 | | Celebrating 30 years of successful internationalisation at SU | Hannelie Booyens | More than 100 international delegates will be welcomed in Stellenbosch from 13 to 17 March to join in festivities on campus to celebrate 30 years of internationalisation at SU during the annual Stellenbosch International Academic Network (SIAN) meeting. |
“We must fight for the society we want” | https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=9783 | | “We must fight for the society we want” | Tendani Tshauambea | "We must fight for the society we want". These were the words of former Constitutional Court Justice Albie Sachs at the fourth Annual Social Justice lecture. |
University hosts its first Seniors Welcoming | https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=9782 | | University hosts its first Seniors Welcoming | Tendani Tshauambea | The university held its first inaugural Institutional Seniors Welcoming this year aimed at welcoming senior and postgraduate students. |