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SU researchers shed light on pulmonary hypertension

Latest news Research Stellenbosch University Western Cape September 11, 2020

Pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs) is a deadly disease that affects about 75 million people worldwide, approximately 80% of whom live in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). It is difficult to treat the condition in these countries due to a lack of relevant data and resources.... Read more

Multinational study evaluates new TB tests for diagnosis and treatment

Latest news Research Stellenbosch University Western Cape September 9, 2020

Stellenbosch University (SU) was recently awarded a R128 million grant by the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) to investigate new tuberculosis diagnostic and predictive tests in a multi-national research study. The award is in addition to R65 million from the European Union’s (EU) European and Developing Countries Clinical... Read more

Successful implementation of NDP hinges on administrative reforms

Latest news Stellenbosch University Western Cape September 2, 2020

identified possible impediments development of well described performance indicators and targets, suggested Enquiries: Dr Nelia Orlandi, 0832327475 The National Development Plan (NDP) is a detailed blueprint of how government wants to eliminate poverty and reduce inequality in South Africa by the year 2030, but its implementation has been lagging.... Read more

SU scientists spearhead platform for screening tests to aid cancer treatment

Achievers Research Stellenbosch University Western Cape August 28, 2020

A R3 million grant from the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) will enable Stellenbosch University (SU) scientists to test the efficacy of a novel gene-based point-of-care screening tool that will help clinicians determine the best course of cancer treatment. Professor Maritha Kotze, principal medical scientist in the Department of... Read more

An eye for some of nature’s smallest creatures: SU researchers discover new species of lice, chigger mites

Achievers Latest news Research Stellenbosch University Western Cape August 24, 2020

Two new lice species and six new chigger mite species, collected by a postgraduate student and a researcher from Stellenbosch University (SU) respectively, have been named and their discovery announced. It just goes to show how rich the diversity of parasites in South Africa are, and how many are... Read more

SU strengthens academic and psychosocial support for students

Latest news Stellenbosch University Western Cape August 21, 2020

Collaborative efforts to help undergraduate students during virtual learning Grant by the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation will go towards tailored academic and psychosocial support for students who are vulnerable and at risk of not graduating or moving on to their next year of study. Stellenbosch University (SU) is... Read more

Career Conversations webinar series

Careers Latest news University of Cape Town Western Cape August 20, 2020

The University of Cape Town (UCT) Careers Service will be running a series of Career Conversations webinars from 19 August to 18 November to help students identify the transferable skills they have acquired during their time at the university and show them how to use these skills to forge a successful... Read more

Celebrating ‘exceptional’ women in sport

Latest news University of Cape Town Varsity Sports Western Cape August 13, 2020

In keeping with tradition, the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) ParaSports Club used its annual Women in Sport event to honour “exceptional” women in several sporting disciplines. Held on Saturday, 8 August, the event focused on women who use sport to effect positive change in society. The event organisers... Read more

First DeepMind postgraduate scholarships in Africa coming to SU

Latest news Stellenbosch University Western Cape August 11, 2020

SU first African university to be awarded DeepMind Scholarships programme supports talented students from groups currently underrepresented in machine learning, including women endorsement of the quality of SU’s offering on machine learning and artificial intelligence liaise with Prof Willie Brink at wbrink@sun.ac.za for more information Artificial intelligence and machine... Read more

Maties #Train4Fees campaign goes into extra time

Achievers Latest news Stellenbosch University Varsity Sports Western Cape August 4, 2020

#Train4Fees 2.0 R732,137 has been raised Donor commits to doubling all funds raised Enquiries: Hans Scriba 072 631 2875 Other photos available Stellenbosch University’s #Train4Fees campaign, that aims to help student athletes who have lost financial backing due to the impact of COVID-19, is going into extra time. Launched on... Read more