African universities must strengthen alumni participation, prioritise societal needs | https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10969 | | African universities must strengthen alumni participation, prioritise societal needs | Corporate Communication and Marketing/Korporatiewe Kommunikasie en Bemarking | In celebration of Africa Universities' Day on 12 November, Karen Bruns and Aslam Fataar write about what the continent's universities must do to strengthen alumni participation and respond to societal needs. |
Stellies Shake Out transforms Thursday nights into community adventure | https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10968 | | Stellies Shake Out transforms Thursday nights into community adventure | FMHS Marketing & Communications – Sue Segar | Every Thursday evening at 18:00, Coetzenburg Centre comes alive as dozens of runners, equipped with head-torches, gather for their weekly trail run. |
Innovation and diversity shine at the 2024 data school hackathon | https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10967 | | Innovation and diversity shine at the 2024 data school hackathon | School for Data Science and Computational Thinking/kool vir Datawetenskap en Rekenaardenke | The recently concluded hackathon organised by Stellenbosch University’s (SU) School for Data Science and Computational Thinking was extraordinary, marking a milestone in the university's commitment to advancing innovation. |
Rethinking policymaking in the era of AI | https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10966 | | Rethinking policymaking in the era of AI | Corporate Communication and Marketing/Korporatiewe Kommunikasie en Bemarking [Anel Lewis] | Prof Willem Fourie from Stellenbosch University (SU) participated in Meta's Open Innovation AI Research Community Annual Research Workshop at Meta's London offices. |
Statement - Appointment of independent panel to investigate issues pertaining to "Wilgenhof Report" | https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10965 | | Statement - Appointment of independent panel to investigate issues pertaining to "Wilgenhof Report" | Corporate Communication and Marketing / Korporatiewe Kommunikasie en Bemarking | Joint Committee appoints Judge Johann Kriegler, Advocate Karrisha Pillay SC, and Professor Themba Mosia as Panel to conduct investigation |
SU honours top researchers and innovators | https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10964 | | SU honours top researchers and innovators | Corporate Communications and Marketing | The Research and Innovation Awards gala dinner celebrated excellence across various academic categories at SU. |
Stellenbosch University Hosts Its First Japanese Film Festival: A Weekend of Cultural Immersion | https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10963 | | Stellenbosch University Hosts Its First Japanese Film Festival: A Weekend of Cultural Immersion | SU International | Stellenbosch University marked an exciting milestone this past weekend by hosting the 30th Japanese Film Festival, a first for the institution. |
Building medical research excellence: A decade of leadership | https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10962 | | Building medical research excellence: A decade of leadership | FMHS Marketing & Communications – Tyrone August | After more than a decade as Vice Dean: Research and Internationalisation at Stellenbosch University’s Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS), Prof Nico Gey van Pittius reflects on his term with considerable achievement. |
Mastering the Art of Grant Writing – Lessons from the Public Square Workshop | https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10961 | | Mastering the Art of Grant Writing – Lessons from the Public Square Workshop | Mambele KHosa | On Tuesday, October 15th, a grant writing workshop was held at Stellenbosch University as part of the Public Squares initiative, led by Dr. Astrid Treffry-Goatley. The event brought together researchers, scholars, and scientists from diverse fields to enh |
Critical Health Issues of Young Women in South Africa: Engaging Experts | https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10960 | | Critical Health Issues of Young Women in South Africa: Engaging Experts | Dr Astrid Treffry-Goatley | On Thursday, October 17th, a participatory workshop was held at Stellenbosch University to explore the critical health issues faced by young women. The event brought together health promoters, post-graduate students, scholars, and the public to address th |