SU honours globally renowned mathematician, Daya Reddy
AchieversLatest newsStellenbosch University April 7, 2021
Stellenbosch University (SU) bestowed an honorary doctorate on globally renowned mathematician Professor Batmanathan Dayanand (Daya) Reddy on Thursday (1 April 2021) at SU’s March graduation. Reddy received the degree Doctor of Science (DSc), honoris causa, at a small physical graduation ceremony for doctoral graduates from the Faculty of Science... Read more
Whether on the sports field or in class, Keenan Horne is proof that hard and honest work pays off. Horne is the vice-captain of the South African Hockey Men’s team, and this week he graduates cum laude with a Master’s of Law degree at Stellenbosch University’s (SU) March graduation.... Read more
Study shows children with TB desperately need continued care
Latest newsResearchStellenbosch University March 24, 2021
Many children with tuberculosis (TB) don’t receive the necessary treatment because of challenges with diagnosis and reporting. A relatively simple, hospital-based intervention could help to reduce the gap in reporting when children are diagnosed at hospitals and ensure a continuation of TB care once they’re discharged back to their... Read more
Biodegradable cigarette butts have unintended consequences on the environment
Latest newsResearchStellenbosch UniversityWestern Cape March 17, 2021
With an estimated 5.6 trillion cigarette butts discarded every year, smoking has in more ways than one become one of the leading causes of environmental pollution in the world. Now a group of third year microbiology students from Stellenbosch University (SU) have determined that even so-called environmentally-friendly biodegradable cigarettes... Read more
Thuli Madonsela and SU SRC issues challenge to contribute to scrapping student debt
Latest newsStellenbosch UniversityWestern Cape March 16, 2021
Professor Thuli Madonsela, who holds Stellenbosch University’s Law Trust Chair in Social Justice, has gifted R27 000 to #Action4Inclusion in celebration of the 27 Years of Democracy. Together with the Stellenbosch University (SU) Student Representative Council (SRC), she challenges SU alumni, members of the public, companies, and captains of... Read more
A first for SA: Stellenbosch University receives certificate for energy efficient building
AchieversLatest newsStellenbosch UniversityWestern Cape March 2, 2021
Stellenbosch University (SU) received the very first Electrical Performance Certificate (EPC) for any building in South Africa. This is in adherence to the amendment to the National Energy Act of 1998 proclaimed in December 2020 by the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy – requiring building owners to publish... Read more
WEF recognises SharkSafe as a top ocean innovator
Stellenbosch University February 12, 2021
SharkSafe Barrier™, an Innovus spinout company from Stellenbosch University, was recognised by the World Economic Forum’s digital platform UpLink as one of its top ocean innovators. UpLink, the WEF’s digital platform for scaling innovation and driving progress toward sustainable development goals, unveiled its second cohort of ocean innovators on... Read more
Polhilia – revision of lesser known Cape plant genus ensures conservation
Latest newsResearchStellenbosch UniversityWestern Cape February 12, 2021
One of the Cape Floral Kingdom’s most threatened plant genera, Polhilia, has now been comprehensively revised and populations of these endangered species documented, thereby aiding efforts to ensure its conservation. This is thanks to the field work and research completed by Brian du Preez, a keen botanist and PhD... Read more
Trial recommends shorter treatment for less severe TB in children
Latest newsResearchStellenbosch UniversityWestern Cape February 9, 2021
“The SHINE trial is the first tuberculosis treatment-shortening randomised-controlled clinical trial in children. It’s a milestone. We’ve suspected for a long time that we are over-treating many children with TB, but now have clear, pragmatic evidence to inform policy and clinical practice,” said Professor Anneke Hesseling of the Desmond... Read more
Thuli Madonsela receives French knighthood
AchieversLatest newsStellenbosch UniversityWestern Cape February 8, 2021
Prof Thuli Madonsela, Chair in Social Justice at Stellenbosch University’s Faculty of Law, has been appointed as Knight of the Legion of Honour, by French President Emmanuel Macron (Ordre national de la Légion d’honneur). The French Legion of Honour celebrates the accomplishments of distinguished individuals, irrespective of sex, social... Read more
