Stellenbosch university
R500 bail for Maties student accused of sexual assault
The attack, which occurred on Friday evening at a Tygerberg residence, has sparked an outcry among the university’s student body.
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Stellenbosch University accused of not taking GBV seriously after student attack
This comes after a Stellenbosch University medical student was arrested for the physical and sexual assault of a fellow student.
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SA scientists make progress with study of live samples of COVID-19
A UWC scientist collaborated with Stellenbosch University in May on a project that saw cell cultures inoculated with SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) samples and grown in a strictly controlled laboratory.
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COVID-19 research helps clear young patient ahead of cancer treatment
Before doctors could start cancer treatment on the child, they needed to ensure that he was clear of the coronavirus.
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SA scientists now able to study how COVID-19 reacts in certain conditions
Experts from the University of the Western Cape (UWC) and Stellenbosch University have collaborated to grow a pure culture of the virus.
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SA scientists study live samples of coronavirus for insight into COVID-19
Experts from the University of the Western Cape (UWC) and Stellenbosch University (SU) have obtained samples from COVID-19 patients at Tygerberg Hospital.
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UWC opts for flexible learning approach to continue classes
The University of the Western Cape's Gasant Abarder said that their second term started under lockdown conditions and they've had to respond appropriately.
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WC tertiary institutions implement e-learning to save academic year
The University of the Western Cape has implemented a flexible working and learning approach, which includes online platforms.
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Stellenbosch University suspends classes due to COVID-19
All students in university accommodation must vacate their residences and are to return home during this period, while those unable to do so will be accommodated in university residences.
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Stellenbosch, UCT cancel upcoming graduations due to coronavirus
Both Stellenbosch University and the University of Cape Town said graduands would receive their qualifications in absentia.
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Madonsela launches campaign to end financial exclusion at universities
The campaign - named #Action4Inclusion - will be piloted at Stellenbosch University, where Thuli Madonsela serves as the Law Trust Chair in Social Justice.
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WC students in talks with universities’ management before deciding on shutdown
This as students in KwaZulu-Natal and the North West this week launched protests focusing on several grievances, including fees and student debt.
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Maties temporarily bans booze in dormitories
The institution has temporarily banned booze in dormitories.
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'Dr John Kani' – Stellenbosch University to confer honorary doctorate on Kani
John Kani’s recent popular works include roles in 'Captain America: Civil War', 'Black Panther' and as the voice of Rafiki in Disney’s 'Lion King'.
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Police search for missing Stellenbosch University student, Anele Same
Same was reported missing by her brother after she went missing last week.
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Stellenbosch University’s rector cleared of interference in language policy case
Professor Wim de Villiers was accused of trying to influence the case by attempting to convince former Justice Edwin Cameron to accept a nomination to become the university’s new chancellor.
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Indigenous languages are being diminished, says ConCourt
The Constitutional Court has said that while it agreed that Stellenbosch University should use English as the main medium of instruction, the reality was that indigenous languages, including Afrikaans, were being diminished.
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Afrikaans lobby group disappointed after Maties language policy ruling
While ConCourt judges had different views on the university’s language policy, they were unanimous that the decision to place English above Afrikaans was reasonable.
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ConCourt rules in favour of Stellenbosch University's language policy
The university said it made English the main language to provide equal access to all students and promote multilingualism.
