Socially-integrated engineering research to positively impact fire management in informal settlements
ArchivesLatest newsRegionsResearchStellenbosch UniversityUniversitiesWestern Cape July 13, 2017
Stellenbosch University’s fire engineering research unit, led by Dr Richard Walls, has received a grant of R4.3m from the UK based, Engineering and Physical Science Research Council (EPSRC). The unit is collaborating with the University of Edinburgh’s BRE Centre for Fire Safety Engineering (CFSE) with a shared commitment to... Read more
A chance at life for immune-deficient babies
AchieversArchivesStellenbosch UniversityUniversities July 7, 2017
Every year a number of babies are born in South Africa with genetic defects that prevent their immune systems from developing, and in the most severe cases leaving them totally defenceless against infection. Protected in the womb, they grow into healthy new-born babies until they are exposed to the... Read more
Lifesaving both a sport and a lifestyle for accounting student
AchieversArchivesStellenbosch University July 6, 2017
Stellenbosch University student Lauren Billson (22) loves the outdoors and while other people might run the other way, this SA lifesaver relishes the challenge of facing sub-10 degree water, massive waves, a flotilla of bluebottles and the possibility of ocean currents. Lauren, who is busy with her honours degree... Read more
Philosophy can benefit prospective teachers
AchieversArchivesStellenbosch UniversityUniversities July 6, 2017
A firm grasp of key philosophical concepts is important for prospective teachers if they wish to help address pedagogical and societal challenges in their specific contexts. This is one of the key messages of a new book by Dr Nuraan Davids and Prof Yusef Waghid of the department of... Read more
Kerwin looks ahead to world para athletics champs 2017
AchieversArchivesAthleticsStellenbosch UniversityUniversities July 6, 2017
Wearing the green and gold for the first time at the IWAS (International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports) World Games in 2011. Being selected for the SA World Champs team in 2013. Kicking the conversion as fullback of Paul Roos Gymnasium’s second team to draw the match against Grey College... Read more
