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The HIV, Leadership and Social Justice course for Postgraduate students targets postgraduate students as future professionals who can reach populations within and beyond South Africa. The course is offered by the Institutional HIV office and will be presented from 6-8 March 2013 (09:00-16:00). Training topics will include social justice and vulnerability, latest biomedical facts, developments in prevention [...]

“The fact that the bulk of the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) will be built in Africa, will help us reverse the brain drain from the continent,” Stellenbosch University Rector and Vice-Chancellor Prof Russel Botman told delegates to an international academic conference in Australia this morning (Tuesday, 12 June 2012). “South Africa won’t be the only [...]

Biological pesticides, pedestrian traffic jams, cleaner drinking water, a sustainable environment, the link between schizophrenia and the use of the well-known drug Tik, the risks of contraceptive injections, and the relationship between obesity and heart diseases. These are just some of the exiting topics 25 doctoral students from eight faculties at Stellenbosch University (SU) will [...]

Have you always wanted to study at an institution abroad, but never thought you could afford it? Stellenbosch International Mobility for Students (SIMS) through the Postgraduate and International Office (PGIO) offers various opportunities for students to gain exposure abroad. Attend our Information session: Tuesday, 26 July 2011, 19:00 JS Gericke Library Auditorium Note that applications [...]

The Frederik van Zyl Slabbert Institute for Student Leadership Development, in cooperation with the Postgraduate and International Office, hereby invite students for a liaison opportunity between Stellenbosch and Hunan University. Hunan University is one of the oldest Universities in China. The programme entails a visit to Hunan University from 19-24 September 2011 and focus on [...]

Stellenbosch University (SU) has concluded a cooperation agreement with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), a body representing nearly 300 000 students from 47 Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs) in the US. The agreement provides for exchange programs between SU and individual TMCF member schools. It applies to students, academics [...]

The connection between overseas universities and Stellenbosch University (SU) will be cemented once again with the Postgraduate and International Office’s (PGIO) annual Stellenbosch Family Meeting (SFM). 35 representatives of 31 organisations will visit Stellenbosch this week. According to Mr Robert Kotze, Director of the PGIO, this week-long get-together offers a chance to develop new and [...]

The Postgraduate and International Office invites all new postgraduate students to an orientation session on 3 February 2010 at 16:00. Students will be informed about the support services at their disposal, and are also welcome to enjoy some refreshments with fellow postgraduate students after the information session. Interested students can visit our website and register [...]