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‘Suspension is not enough’: Calls for Stellenbosch ‘pisser’ to be expelled

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‘Suspension is not enough’: Calls for Stellenbosch ‘pisser’ to be expelled

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UCT graduates more likely to be employed than other alumni in Africa

By Erene Roux29-09-2021 18:30

Graduates of UCT remain among the world’s most employable, according to the 2022 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Graduate Employability Rankings

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University of Pretoria takes top honours in new ranking by students

By Erene Roux09-09-2021 14:46

The country’s university students had the opportunity to rate their institutions, which saw the University of Pretoria take top honours.

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The world’s TOP universities: Three SA institutions make the cut

By Thabo Baloyi03-09-2021 08:09

The rankings are based on assessments of 1 662 universities from 99 countries and includes an analysis of 108 million citations

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Stellenbosch University latest: Afrikaans ‘ban’ probe continues

By Dan Meyer17-06-2021 11:19

The SAHRC has heard testimony from a host of party’s who complained that students were instructed not to speak Afrikaans at the university.

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Rugby

Arbitrator orders SARU CEO Roux to repay R37 million to Stellies

By James Richardson24-12-2020 15:56

Jurie Roux is on the hook for R37 million after an independent arbitrator found that he had committed serious financial misconduct while employed by the University of Stellenbosch.

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Climb Table Mountain with Thuli Madonsela to help struggling students

By Alicia Naidoo20-11-2020 14:24

Former public protector Thuli Madonsela has also been among the names mooted for Lotteries Commission chair this week.

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DA to champion language policy reform in SA universities and schools

By Dan Meyer03-11-2020 17:59

The DA unanimously agreed to ensure that all of SA’s 11 official languages are made available at universities and schools.

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Art in action: Creative approach to assist ‘missing middle’ Matie students

By The South African10-08-2020 18:20

The town of Stellenbosch has been playing host to a uniquely South African art response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Research study suggests immediate reopening of schools

By Dan Meyer17-06-2020 12:09

Researchers at Stellenbosch University warn that over a million kids are being left home ‘alone’ with only working parents as guardians.

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Watch: Tygerberg Hospital uses robot to lower infection risk to nurses

By Dan Meyer14-04-2020 15:32

With no risk of infection or fatigue, a robot named Quinton is jumping in to help the hardworking staff at Tygerberg Hospital.

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Thuli Madonsela launches COVID-19 social justice forum

By Dan Meyer08-04-2020 20:23

Madonsela hopes that conversations centred around social justice will help guide government to make democratic decisions during the lockdown.

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Health and Fitness

Stellenbosch University hopes new med-tech can assist coronavirus fight

By Dan Meyer27-03-2020 18:28

Stellenbosch University’s faculty of medicine and health is developing a pharmaceutical product they believe will help treat COVID-19.

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Stellenbosch University bows to coronavirus pressure, closes residences

By Dan Meyer16-03-2020 17:35

Stellenbosch University is the latest tertiary institution to close its doors after the declaration of a state of disaster.

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Offbeat

Why Stellenbosch University has banned alcohol in student residences

By Tom Head29-01-2020 09:03

It’s official: Stellenbosch University has entered the prohibition era in its residence halls. Here’s what has sparked the decision to ban alcohol.

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Stellenbosch University: Court backs controversial language policy

By Tom Head10-10-2019 11:43

It’s official, there will be no going back on a contentious language policy at Stellenbosch University. Here’s what ConCourt had to say on Thursday.

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Stellenbosch Uni: There’s a chance Afrikaans may be restored as “primary language”

By Tom Head10-10-2019 08:04

It’s a big day in ConCourt, as the last throw of the dice to restore Afrikaans as the primary language at Stellenbosch University reaches its endgame.

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University of Stellenbosch elects retired Justice Cameron as chancellor

By Buhle Lindwa26-09-2019 17:43

“It is a privilege to have someone of the stature of Justice Edwin Cameron as Chancellor of the university.”

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A tragic history: Stellenbosch residence Huis ten Bosch burns down again [video]

By Tom Head13-08-2019 07:58

Some 36 years after the last fire gutted Huis ten Bosch, the iconic dormatory at Stellenbosch University has succumbed to a blaze yet again.

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Lifestyle

Simple exercise program developed to help stroke survivors

By Calyn Moneron27-06-2019 16:59

A doctor from the University of Stellenbosch has created a new exercise program to help stroke survivors.

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Stellenbosch University study on coloured South African women gets backlash

By Andile Sicetsha25-04-2019 14:09

A petition is currently open for those who would like to see this report shelved.

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Watch: Stellenbosch University Choir performs Ed Sheeran’s ‘Supermarket Flowers’ [video]

By Erene Roux28-03-2019 16:44

Listen to the Stellenbosch University Choir’s beautiful rendition of Ed Sheeran’s ‘Supermarket Flowers’.

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“I’m not concussed, just hungover” – Stellenbosch rugby player leaves us in stitches [video]

By Tom Head13-02-2019 11:29

Hey, we’ve all been there. But probably not while we were lining up for our university side. This Stellenbosch student had a very comical exchange with the referee.

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Lifestyle

Construction begins on state-of-the-art Stellenbosch University Biomedical Research Institute

By Cheryl Kahla30-01-2019 13:36

Construction of Stellenbosch University’s new Biomedical Research Institute (BMRI) commenced this week and should be completed by 2022.

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The top ten universities in South Africa

By Cheryl Kahla05-11-2018 22:15

It’s that time of the year where hopeful students across the country start writing the most important examination of their lives.

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Stellenbosch: How one student could solve traffic congestion

By Cheryl Kahla26-10-2018 18:01

Wilko Mohr, a master’s degree student, is set to revolutionise Stellenbosch’s intersections. 

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