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The Creative Jewellery Design and Metal Techniques Division of the Visual Arts Department is offering a 5-day course in jewellery design and production. Design and make your own ring, bracelet and a pair of earrings in the fully equipped jewellery studios. No previous experience is required. Projects are explained and demonstrated. The more experienced aspiring [...]

This is an exciting opportunity to become a member of the SRC Election Committee, the committee who will form an integral part of the administration and management of the SRc election 2012. All students from Stellenbosch University are eligible to apply. Applications are available at the SRC office or may be requested via e-mail (ilizna@sun.ac.za), [...]

Stellenbosch University will play joint hosts to the 2012 IRB Junior World Championships during the period 4-22 June, and the event promises to showcase some of world rugby’s brightest young stars. The tournament will be hosted in conjunction with the University of the Western Cape, and sees the twelve leading under-20 international rugby teams doing [...]

Respect the book that you are reviewing. This is the basic requirement that Prof Louise Viljoen of the Department of Afrikaans and Dutch at Stellenbosch University expects of reviewers, including herself. [Complete English translation to follow.] Die resensent moet ook goed belese wees sodat die boek binne die regte genre beoordeel kan word. Voorts is [...]

Prof Russel Botman, Rector and Vice-Chancellor of Stellenbosch University, once again confirmed the University’s commitment to transformation and equal access at Wednesday afternoon’s Careers@Maties Rectors lunch at the Wallenberg Research Centre. Prof Botman was the host at this event where preparation for higher education was discussed with 70 principals and life orientation teachers from schools [...]

In an opinion piece published in Die Burger on 22 May 2012, Stellenbosch University Rector and Vice-Chancellor Prof Russel Botman asks: “Has the dream of reconciliation that Madiba treasured for South Africa been shattered? Is the dream of reconciliation that Madiba cherished for South Africa in tatters? Has the ideal of nation building yielded under [...]

A state-of-the-art laser machine capable of building complex three dimensional objects out of fine metal powder – microscopic layer by layer – was unveiled at Stellenbosch University (SU) on Friday (25 May 2012). Known as the M2 LaserCusing System, the machine has been imported from Germany at a cost of R5 million, funded by the Technology [...]

In this article, Dr Ben du Toit, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Forest and Wood Science at Stellenbosch University, responds to an article (‘No’ to forestry in fynbos areas, says invasive species specialists) posted recently on the University’s news blogs. Read Dr Du Toit’s article here in which he differs sharply with the authors [...]

Sawn SA Pine timber for sale at the Department of Forest and Wood Science. Prices: Dimensions 36×111 mm from R5.63/m; Dimensions 36×149 from R7.52/m. Contact Wilmour Hendrikse wh@sun.ac.za or 021-808 2622.

Venue: Psychology Department, Education building (also known as the GG Cillié building), R4005 Date: 29 May 2012, Tuesday Time: 13:00pm – 13:50pm For more details or to reserve a seat, contact Mrs Joubert at 021 808 3461 or cej@sun.ac.za Abstract: Within neoliberal regimes, that free markets create the conditions for political freedom seems axiomatic.  But [...]

SURMEPI (Stellenbosch University Rural Medical Education Partnership Initiative) is offering bursaries for Masters and PhD students conducting research in rural or underserved areas, or on relevant aspects of healthcare in rural or underserved areas. Criteria for admission include: Masters (R30 000): Acceptance for admission into a Master’s programme PhD (100 000): if students are not already registered [...]

Researchers at the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) and Stellenbosch University have developed a new flavour wheel to help South Africa’s emerging honeybush tea industry to characterise honeybush tea accurately and to market honeybush tea more effectively on global tea markets. The research project was led by Professor Lizette Joubert of the ARC Infruitec-Nietvoorbij as part [...]

On request of the World Health Organisation (WHO), the South African Centre for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis (SACEMA) based at Stellenbosch University recently hosted a three-day training course on how to estimate the incidences of HIV cases. It was held at STIAS in Stellenbosch. The course, titled “Estimating HIV Incidence from Cross-Sectional Data on Recent [...]

Do you want to avoid the winter blues, keep fit, socialise and have fun? Then join the cycling group on Wednesdays. Maties Cycling Club has just what you need… Join us on Wednesday afternoons at 17h00 at the Danie Craven statue for a group cycling session in and around Stellenbosch, with Carinus Lemmer, Director of the [...]

Students are reminded to remain vigilant during examinations. Here are a few tips to follow: Students must ensure that windows and doors are properly closed and locked when leaving hostels and/or student residences, even if it is just for a few minutes.  Also ensure the windows are closed during the night. Valuable items should not [...]