Dr Marietjie Lutz & family's incredible 600 km cycling journey raised R60 000 for SU students facing financial challenges. Their dedication and support shine through this remarkable effort. 𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 👉 bit.ly/3UfbyAr

Big shoutout to our Maties Women’s Rugby team! Undefeated last season and now they’re ready to bring their A-game to the finals on Friday!🤩
We wish them the best with their preparation this week 👏
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Stellenbosch University's #OpenDay2024 wasn't just an event - it was a launchpad for seizing opportunities and exploring different paths! 📚✨

Thanks to those who joined! We hope the day sparked a love for learning and a desire to be a part of the Maties family.

Last networking break of the day at #THEPanafrica

Hear from inspiring speakers at #THEpanafrica event.

A model for many girls in the country, she is the first vice-chancellor of the Malawi University of Science and Technology, and the first female to hold such a high position in a public university in Malawi. Address Malata

Welcome to the Inaugural Times Higher Education H Pan-African Universities Summit! Hosted by SU and the University of Pretoria, the summit began this morning. Prof Hester Klopper 🇿🇦 of SU highlighted African Universities’ vital role in global education, emphasizing collaboration for impactful research.

Over 300 leaders from 32 countries have joined the opening session of the inaugural THE Pan-Africa Universities Summit at Future Africa Platform today. Opening the event, Phil Baty, chief global affairs officer of Times Higher Education, said Africa had made exceptional progress across the…

Join us online for the 𝐈𝐧𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐨 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐫𝐲𝐤, professor of law at SU and manager of the Stellenbosch University Law Clinic. 🗓️ 9 April ⏰17:30 🌐 Watch the lecture here 👉 bit.ly/3VLQGDs

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐚𝐲 SA's public health sector facing crisis amid budget cuts. 'Everyone has the right to access health-care services, including reproductive health care,' writes Prof Bob Mash of Stellenbosch University. Read more 👉 bit.ly/4aMZkFU

When pursuing his passion for history, 𝐉𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐢 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐛𝐚, who hails from Zimbabwe, found so much more: Love. 😍

Read more about his PhD and his wedding to Deveney Manuel at bit.ly/3vuc5GH

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Recent master’s grad Su-ané Zwiegelaar helps develop specialized exercise programs for children with arthritis. She played a key role in establishing the Tygerberg Biokinetics Paediatric Rheumatology Clinic. Read more 👉 bit.ly/3xfjAle]

🎓 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 👉 bit.ly/3xm1cqF

SU awarded honorary doctorates to two economic experts Profs Leonard Wantchekon and James Robinson at the March graduation this week.They received the degrees Doctor of Commerce (DCom), honoris causa, for the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences.
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𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐩𝐨 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐝𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐮𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐃
Dr Mosima Mabitsela, a first-generation PhD graduate from a farming family, shares her inspiring journey. Read more 👉bit.ly/4a8PWwE

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🎓 Inspiring journey! Despite facing visual impairment, anxiety, and the loss of his mom during the pandemic, Aiden Klass proudly graduates with a BA degree from SU. Read his story bit.ly/3TAufhK
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SU will be hosting 11 graduation ceremonies this week where over 3000 qualifications will be conferred! Among these, we're proud to award two honorary doctorates.👩‍🎓👨‍🎓 Read more here: bit.ly/3vsu4NA

World Day of Social Justice, celebrated on 20 February, was a global call to address injustice and seek solutions. Dr Chris Jones of Stellenbosch University highlights ongoing efforts for positive change at the link.

Let's reflect on our progress and plan for the future! 🌟

🌊 Marine biologists challenge recent study on SA's white shark population. In a rebuttal, they question study methods and argue data doesn't support claims of eastward redistribution due to orca predation. Urgent conservation action may be needed.
🔗: bit.ly/3TwRMSb

🌸 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲: Gender equality is vital in ALL spheres of society 🚺

💪 Visit the SU website at bit.ly/3wLsk2i to read powerful pieces penned by experts at Stellenbosch University.

#InternationalWomensDay

SU's African Doctoral Academy (ADA) welcomed PhD students and academics from 15 African countries at its Hybrid Summer School in Feb. The course was 'hyflex', giving students the option to attend in person, remotely, or a mix of both.
✅ Read more: bit.ly/3wEFU7u