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That moment Prince Harry meets the Stellenbosch University Choir and confesses to be a big fan🙌✨🎉
🤗..it's the group hug at the end for us
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Stellenbosch University welcomes Advocate Thuli Madonsela, who started today at our Faculty of Law.
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🎓 PhD recipient Dr Steve Chingwaru's groundbreaking research in geomatallurgy is turning heads. At just 26, he's uncovered potentially the world's largest invisible gold resource, valued at R450 billion. 𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 👉
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This week, SU in partnership with
@IGLP_HarvardLaw
is hosting some of the sharpest minds in legal academia to address issues like inequality, security, land rights, and health – with an aim to shape and guide policymaking that could save lives and uplift societies.
#SUExcellence
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Stellenbosch University has maintained its position as one of South Africa’s top universities. Times Higher Education has ranked SU second in its annual ranking of the world’s top universities for 2023. Read more here: and here:
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In partnership with 🎓
@IGLP_HarvardLaw
, SU has spent this week hosting the top legal minds to tackle some of the most significant humanitarian issues facing the international community 🌍
Click to read 👉🏽
#SUExcellence
#GlobalScholarsAcademy
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Justice Edwin Cameron, academic, jurist, author and recently retired Constitutional Court judge, was elected to the office of Chancellor of Stellenbosch University (SU) today. Justice Cameron, is a SU alumnus and a recipient of a SU honorary doctorate.
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South African philanthropist Patrice Motsepe will be awarded an honorary degree at the SU March Graduation Ceremony 19 – 23 March 2018.
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We are greatly concerned about MSc student, Asanele Same, who has been reported as missing at SAPS. According to social media posts, she was last seen on Friday, 6 December 2019. We call on anyone who has more information to please contact Stellenbosch SAPS at (021) 809 5015.
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Prof Tulio de Oliveira, the world-renowned bioinformatician who identified a new variant of COVID-19 in South Africa, is to set up a new institute at SU aimed at understanding and controlling epidemics and pandemics in Africa and the global south.
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SU has been ranked as the best place to study Computer Sciences and Engineering in South Africa and leading the way in other categories. This is according to the 2023 Times Higher Education World University Rankings (WUR) by Subject released this week.
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Dr Nitiksha Wesley made history today when she became the first student enrolled in the MB,ChB extended degree programme at SU's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences to graduate cum laude. Congratulations!
#SUgrad
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A2 assessment suspended with immediate effect. Recess to start on Monday, 28 June, to be followed by online A2 assessment. Further communication to follow this evening.
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#researchforimpact
Since 2018, SU has been working with the Cape Bush Doctors Association to provide scientific evidence of the efficacy of some of the medicinal plants that they have been using for generations to treat a number of ailments and conditions.
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SU student Asanele Same, who had been missing since 6 December, has been found and is safe. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance are being investigated by SAPS. SU does not have more information at this stage. Media enquiries should be directed to SAPS at 021-809-5015.
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Welcome to acclaimed South African author, playwright and actor, Bonisile John Kani, who will be receiving an honorary Doctorate at
#SUgrad
this morning at 10:00. You can watch this live at
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Stellenbosch University's (SU) growing global stature has been reinforced with the recent announcement of the latest Times Higher Education (THE) World Reputation Rankings. SU, placed second in South Africa, improved from 408 to 351 in rank.
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We are greatly concerned about Engineering student Ashwill Boer who has been reported as missing at SAPS. According to social media posts, he was last seen on Sunday, 1/11/2020. We call on anyone who has more information to please contact Stellenbosch SAPS at (021) 809 5015.
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Did you know today is Pay it forward day? Join in on spreading random acts of kindness. Leave a kind note in the library, have lunch with the person sitting alone in the Neelsie, offer a cup of coffee or just give a hug. What will your act of kindness be?
#Payitforwardday
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SU's Prof Thuli Madonsela has received yet another prestigious accolade. She was recently included in Forbes Africa's 50 Most Powerful Women list, a first-of-its-kind Pan-African unranked compilation of the continent's leading women.
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#SUtogether
The 2nd term starts online today.
Get out of bed and get dressed, take the cat off the laptop,explain to your mom that you are in class and can’t help with washing winter bedding, stare at the computer screen and try to recall your password.
Anything else?
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𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐮𝐦𝐥𝐚 𝐃𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐨 𝐆𝐪𝐨𝐥𝐚 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜, 𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐭, 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐃𝐨𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 (𝐃𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐭), 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐚 𝐚𝐭 #𝐒𝐔𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲.
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The disciplinary hearing of Theuns du Toit was concluded on 23/06/22. On 21/07/22 the independent Central Disciplinary Committee found Du Toit guilty of contravening clauses 3.1, 9.1, 9.3, 13.1 and 13.2 of the institution's Disciplinary Code for Students.
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Meet our centenary newcomers at the Welcoming event as they kicked off the SU Centenary year commemorating 100 years of learning, growing and moving forward together.
#helloMaties
#SU100
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Our thoughts are with you, neighbours
@UCT_news
. Sorry for the losses you have suffered because of the fire. We know you will rise again.
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SU’s main priority is to provide an inclusive environment and maintain a safe student community where social cohesion is promoted. SU condemns the destructive, hurtful and racist incident in Huis Marais this weekend.The alleged perpetrator was suspended.
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SU Biokineticist Dr Candace Vermaak has been offering therapy sessions to people with disabilities in Macassar since 2014. Her Community Wellness Centre has grown from strength to strength. Watch this video for more 👉
#SUimpact
#purposefulpartnerships
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SU student Nomzamo Ntombela became the first SU student with an honours degree to be accepted into a PhD programme at the Michigan State University (MSU) in the USA.
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Archbishop Thabo Cecil Makgoba will receive an honorary degree at our March Graduation Ceremony for the role he has served in society.
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Congratulations to Mr Xola Njengele who was elected as the SU Chairperson of the Stellenbosch campus. Wishing you and the team all of the best! 🏆
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Koortjie music has become more popular since being featured on television by various performers of this genre. Inge Engelbrecht, is a PhD researcher at the SU Music Department, and her current research is focused on the Afrikaans koortjie tradition
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Prof Wim de Villiers expresses condolences to the family of Prof Sampie Terreblanche. “We honour him as a legendary political economist; much loved inspirational lecturer for thousands of our students, and one of Stellenbosch University’s critical voices.”
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🎉 Congrats to Prof. Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela, winner of the 2024
@Templeton
Prize! 🌟
She’s donating R8M to SU, including R5M for a scholarship in her parents' name. Read more:
#TempletonPrize2024
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SU wishes Judge Edwin Cameron, SU Alum and SU honorary degree recipient a happy retirement. Judge Cameron yesterday retired as Judge of the Constitutional Court of South Africa. He is well known for his enormous contributions to justice in South Africa.
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SU’s Prof
@ThuliMadonsela3
received the Shared Interest Leadership for Justice Award last week. This honour is bestowed on her for her tireless leadership in South Africa’s campaign for public accountability in the service of equality and justice for all.
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#SUgradstory
SU Honours graduand, Tarie Nyamudeza, did not allow the
#21daysisolation
period to steal her graduation joy this week and had her very own ceremony – complete with an audience of stuffed toys. Send us your videos and photos to rjvdb
@sun
.ac.za.
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SU student, Ashwill Boer, was found dead in his residence today after being reported missing a few days ago. No foul play is suspected. SU wishes to convey condolences to his family and friends. Students in need of counselling can contact CSCD at supportus
@sun
.ac.za/021 808 4994
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The Division for Research Development (DRD) has launched ‘Research for Impact’, a digital research magazine 🙌
Download a PDF version of the magazine here 👉
#SUInnovation
#SUExcellence
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🏉 👏 Kabamba Floors has been named the Maties Rugby Senior Men’s Head Coach for the next three years!
"I have a clear understanding of what it takes to manage the student-athletes and help them find the balance between being a student and an athlete," he says.
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Dr Desmond Tutu was a figure of great moral authority, someone who had boundless empathy with all people. He freely gave of his time and energy to improve the lives of others. He will be sorely missed, but we are grateful for his legacy. Read our tribute:
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We still have no news on missing MSc student, Asanele Same. She was reported as missing at SAPS last week. According to social media posts, she was last seen on 6/12/2019. We call on anyone who has more information to please contact Stellenbosch SAPS at (021) 809 5015.
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From packing groceries at a supermarket to that proud moment receiving a medical degree, Xolani Hadebe is the epitome of dedication. Read more about his remarkable
#SUgrad
journey at
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This is undeniably the most iconic moment of Welcoming Week 🙌 For the first time since 2020, over 5 000 newcomer students could all get in formation to have this drone shot taken.
#HelloMaties
#Welcoming2023
Photo by
@SuperDroneGuy
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Good luck for the exams. Stay focussed and study hard.
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The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, announced earlier today that Stellenbosch University will be one of three South African universities to receive a gender grants to promote gender equality.
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All the best to Akile Khoza, who is one of the 12 finalists taking part in the annual Miss South Africa Pageant on Sunday! Akile is a Master’ student in Neuroscience and hopes to serve as inspiration to young girls to chase their dreams.
#AkileForMissSA
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Medical student Sarah Camp who cycled 1 200 km to raise funds for her fellow students received her MBCHB degree degree cum laude with an average of 81% and seven distinctions.🙌🎓
𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆
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SU will provide 10GB anytime and 20GB night data bundle on CellC,MTN,and Telkom valid for one month free to SU students for online learning.SMS the following to 31498 by 12:00 26 April- OPTINDATA student number, mobile number, data provider (MTN / Cell C / Vodacom / Telkom).
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The
@USChoirKoor
surprised passengers on board a
@flysaa
flight from Lagos, Nigeria, with a flash performance.The choir was special invited guests at the funeral service of Princess Margaret Obaigbena of Nigeria.
📷 SAA
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“The students give their souls to convey humanity to the audience.” Part 2 of the CNN documentary on the Stellenbosch Choir gives us insights into the success of this amazing choir and its character.
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Matthew Brandon Baas, received the Chancellor's Medal for 2020. Matthew was awarded the degree BEng (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) cum laude this week at
#SUgrad
. He achieved the highest average mark ever recorded in the Faculty of Engineering.
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SU has achieved a remarkable feat in 2020 by being ranked among the best universities in the he latest version of the US News & World Report Best Global Universities Ranking. SU is ranked among the top 1% of universities in the world.
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The RW Wilcocks building of SU has been renamed the Krotoa building. Krotoa, Khoe a woman, lived at the Cape in the time of Jan van Riebeeck and served as an interpreter and interlocutor between her people and the VOC.
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Victoria Street, 07:10
Normally at this time, Victoria Street will already be buzzing with students on their way to catch a quick coffee and staff arriving at the office. But for the past couple of months, this street is deserted due to the national
#lockdown
.
📷 -
@MarlonSchye
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Advocate Thuli Madonsela, former Public Protector of SA, will be joining SU Law Faculty in 2018.
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For the first time in history the Nobel Symposia Series will be held outside Sweden – and it is to be headquartered in Stellenbosch, under the auspices of the Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Studies in close partnership with Stellenbosch University.
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SU's Prof Thuli Madonsela, is leading a group on Kilimanjaro to raise funds for the Caring4girls programme that provide girls with free sanitary towels. They aim to summit Mt Kilimanjaro this Friday in celebration of Women’s Day.
#WomenofSU
#WomensMonth2019
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Newcomers! You are now officially welcomed at SU. Can you spot yourself in this drone photo taken earlier this evening?
#helloMaties
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"We are celebrating SU & Madiba's 100years. This country needs to uphold the principles of Nelson Mandela" - Patrice Motsepe
#SUgrad
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SU mourns the passing of Prof Mary-Anne Plaatjies-Van Huffel. She was Professor in Ecclesiology in the Faculty of Theology. Prof Reggie Nel, Dean of the Faculty of Theology, pays tribute to Prof Plaatjies-Van Huffel.
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#MatieMotivation
"This is a crucial time to keep your dream alive and continue to study daily until a crisis period is over. Crises bring the best out of us and I hope you realise how strong and gifted you are!" Dr Choice Makhetha
#SUtogether
#InThisTogether
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Hip, hip, hooray!
SU is commemorating its 100th birthday, making it one of the oldest universities in South Africa.
#helloMaties
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Learners from schools in and around Stellenbosch visited the Stellenbosch campus for a day of science experiments. Read more:
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A rainbow appears over the Stellenbosch campus after the rain yesterday. Is this a sign of good things to come? The Rooiplein, once an area bustling with activity, remains deserted.
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We’ve done it again!
#maroonmachine
gets to hold on to the
#VarsityCup
for another year. Fifth time champions beat Tuks tonight 34 -12 woop woop! 🎉And another achievement for Maties is our very own Ayabonga Zantsi was also crowned as Miss Varsity Cup 2019. Congrats!
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“Isandla sihlamba esinye” means 'one hand washes the other'. These words are engraved on a bench on the Stellenbosch campus Rooiplein. What are your favourite saying in isiXhosa? Share with us.
#HeritageMonth2019
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SU achieved a remarkable feat by jumping 171 places on the latest QS World University Rankings and making it into the top 300 tertiary institutions in the world. SU also performed outstandingly in the categories for citations per faculty.
Read more 👉
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Congrats to
@USChoirKoor
for winning
#VarsitySing
! You are true musical champs! Thanks to all our supporters for your votes.
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Those of you who were around last year during the June recess might remember when the Rooiplein was transformed into what looked like a funfair. This was the movie set for the movie, Kissing Booth 2, that was recently released on Netflix. This is what it looked like.
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One of South Africa's top musicians, Nduduzo Makhathini, was awarded a PhD at
#SUgrad
this week. As a pianist, composer, producer, educator and researcher Dr Makhathini is a leading figure in the South African jazz scene with many accolades to his name.
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SU is proud to announce that it will rename one of its buildings after the late anti-apartheid student leader, gay rights lobbyist, equal rights proponent and HIV/Aids activist, Simon Nkoli. The unveiling of the new Huis Simon Nkoli House will take place on World Aids Day.
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The pioneering clinician who performed the first HIV-positive-to-positive kidney transplants in the world, Prof Elmi Muller, has been appointed as the new Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Stellenbosch University.
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News just in! Lewis Mboko has just been elected as the Chairperson of the Stellenbosch University SRC.
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After a few lovely warmer days this past week, it's like winter got really mad, came storming back in the room yelling: "...and one more thing!"
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Class is officially starting today for all our newcomers and senior students. We trust you are ready for the 2019 academic year. Remember to learn, laugh and have loads of fun!
#helloMaties
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Congrats to all our graduates who received and will still receive qualifications this week. You've worked hard to earn this! Share your
#SUgrad
story with us.
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Since the national lockdown, good progress was made on the construction of the Jan Mouton Learning Centre which is now well on the way to completion. Construction started in November 2017 after a donation of R50 million by SU alumnus, Jannie Mouton.
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#Pokkelchallenge
Uhm WHAT IS POKKEL DOING?! 😱 Pokkel, our mascot, was challenging a SU security officer, Mr Brandon Como, to a dance-off at the
@varsitycup
game last night. Challenge accepted and nailed it. Boom!👊
#RugbythatRocks
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Do you see this: 👉🏽 🦆🦆🦆
This is us getting our ducks in a row. The second term got off to a rough start yesterday with technical difficulties on SUNLearn. As with most things related to COVID-19, this too is a learning process for us. We appreciate your patience.
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Over 3 000 graduates will step out of the graduation ceremonies this week with a qualification in their hands. 🎓🎓 When did you graduate from SU? Respond by using the emoji/button that corresponds with your graduation year.
#SUgrad
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SU lecturer, Mr Bryan Bergsteedt, lhas been elected as the chairperson of SU Institutional Forum (IF) from 2021 to 2023.
This forum advises Council on transformation and policy matters that could have an impact on the strategic intent of the University.
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What is happening on campus while everybody is in
#lockdown
? The lawn at the Rooiplein is now a sweeping grassland.
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Attending her mother's graduation had such an impact on four-year-old Tina Silinga, that she also wanted a degree to "become a fairy". Her aunt is 'conferred' the degree in the presence of her proud mother, Dr Luyanda Ndlela who received a PhD in Zoology.
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A big shout out to Team
#Maties100
who completed
#CTCycleTour2018
in aid of student bursaries at SU. 👏🏼👊🏼🚲
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“Being in a space where I can use teaching to transform people's minds is a privilege." – Prof Thuli Madonsela. Read more:
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Congrats to all the graduates from the Nelson Mandela-Fidel Castro Medical Training Programme attending their graduation ceremony at SU today. Please share your photos of this amazing day with us!
@matiesstudents
@HealthZA
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Due to the Facebook/Whatsapp/ Instagram outage, our Campus Security walk-with service can not be reached on Whatsapp. Please call 021 808 4891 to request security service.
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New logo revealed. The journey to a renewed brand identity for SU reached a significant milestone when Council approved a new logo for the institution today. The new ‘S’-stream logo will replace the ‘S’-leaf logo that has been in use since 2000. Read more:
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[Huis ten Bosch Fire]
Despite the events of last night, residents of Huis ten Bosch showed their resilience and support to each other. A sincere thank you to the Stellenbosch emergency services for the various forms of assistance during the fire.
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It’s the
@varsitycup
final and good luck to FNB Maties playing against FNB NWU at the Danie Craven Stadium at 7! Did you know that the
@MatiesRugby
Club is the second oldest rugby club in South Africa and was founded in 1875?
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“… I have served my life to try and redress the wrongs of the past. I have spent my life accepting diversity. That is the power of arts and words.”- Bonisile John Kani, Stellenbosch University Honorary Doctorate recipient.
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The new Jan Mouton Learning Centre will soon open its doors to Matie students and will serve as a general learning and teaching facility at SU where students, staff and stakeholders of the University and the broader public can interact with each other.
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The South African Ministry of Health congratulated one of SU's Prof
@Tuliodna
de Oliveira, on his continued recognition and praised his sterling genomic sequencing work that led to the discovery of the Omicron variant of Covid-19.
Read the full statement:
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Teachers are the backbone of any education system and today we want to say THANK YOU! 👩🏽🏫📕
Have a look at this video 👇🏽
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Prof Thuli Madonsela, Chair in Social justice at SU, received an honorary LLD from the Law Society of Ontario in recognition of her work in her role as Public Protector for South Africa. Read more:
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Prof Jonathan Jansen will take up the position of distinguished professor in the Faculty of Education from 1 November.
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