Construction in the vicinity of the Conserve commences
Construction of a private development for student housing, Huis Dempsey, in Claassen Street behind the Konservatorium (Conserve) commenced on 2 April. The University was informed of the development...
View ArticleNew SARChI chairs in AgriSciences focus on meat and wine quality
Wine and meat are the respective focusses of two research chairs to which scientists of the Faculty of AgriSciences at Stellenbosch University have recently been appointed, as part of the South African...
View ArticleSU Rector visits community partners in Kayamandi
The lack of an up-to-date database of residents in Kayamandi and the role such a database could play in ensuring that the real victims of a disaster receive speedy assistance were some of the issues...
View ArticleFree workshop: Effective minutes for successful meetings
On 8 – 9 May 2013, the Stellenbosch University Language Centre will present its popular workshop series Effective minutes for successful meetings: a two-day workshop series. Participants have the...
View ArticleFree correspondence and e-mail workshop
Effective correspondence (including e-mail) does not only reflect positively on yourself, but also creates a professional image of the company you represent. Ineffective correspondence, on the other...
View ArticleColloquium: National Benchmark Tests (16 April)
The Centre for Prospective Students invites you to the Stellenbosch University National Benchmark Test (NBT) Colloquium Date: Tuesday 16 April 2013 Time: 08:30 for 09:00 to 12:00 Place: Den Bosch...
View ArticleWorkshop: Conflict management (17 April)
Human Resources Wellness is offering a workshop for all SU staff members: “CONFLICT MANAGEMENT” – on 17 April 2013. The workshop can only accommodate 20 people. For more information on this workshop...
View ArticleExtension of clinical services at Tygerberg CHS
Exciting news to all our Tygerberg personnel and students! As of 8 April 2013 our focus areas will be extended to the clinic in the Tygerberg Student Centre. This means that our clinic will be able to...
View ArticleSUN MeDIA on the move
The SUN MeDIA Stellenbosch office personnel are moving to new offices at The Woodmill in Devon Valley, Stellenbosch. These architecturally innovative offices reflect the dynamic and creative nature of...
View ArticleStaff and students invited to FVZS lecture with Dr Maria Ramos (26 April)
The Frederik van Zyl Slabbert Institute for Student Leadership Development at Stellenbosch University hosts an annual lecture to stimulate critical thinking and courageous conversations on topics that...
View ArticleStudent success at SU celebrated at FYA’s prestige evening
The special and important relationship between students and lecturers was celebrated on Tuesday at the Rector’s Dinner for Top-Performing Students, hosted by the First-year Academy (FYA) of...
View ArticleRussel Botman to receive prestigious Abraham Kuyper Prize
Economic globalisation and the current financial crisis are endangering not only the sustainability of the planet but also the moral welfare of humankind and the future of young people. This will be...
View ArticlePick the Language Service for editing and translation
Struggling with wayward words? Need an extra pair of eyes to look over a document? News reports, reports, academic articles, theses, letters, notices, minutes, agendas… the SU Language Centre’s...
View ArticleSU staff take on 5 km Wellness Fun Walk/Run 2013
The Stellenbosch University (SU) central campus was a hive of activity on Thursday 11 April when 239 SU staff members took part in the third annual 5km Wellness Fun Walk/Run, which has become a fixed...
View ArticleKettlebell workshop (20 April)
Kettlebell training has become any Strength and Conditioning Programme and continues to have a major influence in the ongoing development of a programme. A Kettlebell workshop will be presented by the...
View ArticlePilates Course: Exercise is a process
A Pilates course will be presented by the Department of Sport Science on the following dates: 27 April: 08:30-17:00 28 April: 09:00-13:00 30 April: 17:00-19:00 7 May: 17:00-19:00 11 May: 08:30-17:00 12...
View ArticleTeam Based Learning (TBL): What might this mode of delivery offer?
The Science Teaching and Learning Discussion Forum, led by Prof Ingrid Rewitzky, would like to invite you to the following seminar by Prof Judy Paterson from the Department of Mathematics at University...
View ArticleStellenbosch Forum Lecture: Prof Jacky Snoep (24 April)
You are hereby invited to the third Stellenbosch Forum Lecture of the year. The Stellenbosch Forum lecture series was started in 1990 and provides regular opportunities to staff and students at SU, as...
View ArticleActing rector while Prof Botman is in the USA
The Rector, Prof Russel Botman, is currently in the USA to receive the Abraham Kuyper Prize for Excellence in Reformed Theology and Public Life and to meet with alumni in New York. He will be back in...
View ArticleAcademy to honour a number of SU academics
The Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns (South African Academy for Science and Art) will honour a good number of academics from Stellenbosch University (SU). Two award ceremonies will take...
View ArticleUpdated Afrikaans style guide a handy resource
The Language Service, a unit of the SU Language Centre, launched its updated Afrikaans style guide at the end of last year. The Stylgids as it is called contains guidelines on Afrikaans usage and is...
View ArticleSTIAS Lecture: Prof Ian Hacking (30 April)
You are hereby invited to attend the fourth public STIAS lecture of 2013. This presents an opportunity to academics, researchers and students at SU and in the Western Cape, as well as members of the...
View ArticleMentoring programme for staff
Mentoring is an important instrument to promote learning and to create a culture where all members of staff feel supported in their pursuit of a satisfying and successful career. The Human Resources...
View ArticleHuman Resources’ Quick Guide available soon
The new HUMAN RESOURCES QUICK GUIDE will be available at the end of April 2013. Be sure to open your salary slip at the end of April 2013 to get access to this useful document. The QUICK GUIDE will...
View ArticleProgramme: SU benefits
Human Resources is running a programme for all permanent SU staff members: “SU BENEFITS” – on 22,23 & 24 April 2013 and 15 spaces are available. Choose a date and time that suits you. For more...
View ArticleInvestments in sustainable cities crucial for improved resource efficiency...
Investing in sustainable infrastructures and resource efficient technologies in cities offers a golden opportunity to deliver economic growth with lower rates of environmental degradation, reductions...
View ArticleStart planning early and properly for retirement, says SU professor
“It is never too early to start planning for the retirement,” said Prof Niel Krige of the Department of Business Management at Stellenbosch University (SU) in his augural address in the Jannasch Hall...
View ArticleMemorial service for Dr Ansie Loots
A memorial service for Dr Ansie Loots, who worked as Coordinator: Undergraduate Studies in die Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, will be held in the NG Moederkerk in Stellenbosch on Thursday...
View Article‘Despairing youth should be given hope of a better future’ – Prof Russel...
Globalisation could increasingly drive the youth worldwide into the arms of fanatical and extremist groups because of public and economic policy that continue to exclude the poor and other marginalised...
View ArticleOp-ed: Land reform must take note of changes in SA the past 100 years – Prof...
The bitter legacy of the 1913 Natives Land Act continues to reverberate to this day, but if the state is to use the centenary as an opportunity for policy review and not just political hype, it needs...
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