From 27 Fails to a PhD: Armand’s Journey with Concrete and Faith
At 15, Armand van Wyk dreamed of becoming the first engineer in his family — but he had long...
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The Neelsie turns 50
The Neelsie will mark its 50th birthday this Monday, 15 September. The Langenhoven Student Centre, or Neelsie, was named...
SU urged to reflect at book launch event
Stellenbosch University (SU) should reflect deeply on its identity and purpose. This was according to Dr Choice Makhetha, the...
To the moon: SU students chosen for space engineering competition
Seven engineering students from Stellenbosch University (SU) have been selected to represent South Africa at a global space engineering...
Master’s student publishes thesis on Paarl-Kaaps
A master’s student, Lawren Smith, recently published a thesis on a variety of Kaaps as part of her linguistics...
Meet the creative turning books into experiences
Dani Arndt left the corporate world to pursue her passion: a love for books. Now, she owns The Creative,...
Munir Sheikh talks food, family, philanthropy, and philosophy
Munir Sheikh is the chef and owner of Mother India, a food stall in Stellenbosch. Mother India is more...
Checkmate: a PhD on the way
From shuffling around chess pieces with his grandfather to a FIDE Master title, Daniel Barrish has worked his way...
The law professor who never left university
Unlike many who study law, professor Shannon Hoctor has never practiced law. Instead, he found a passion for teaching...
Tuning in to the weird and wonderful life of a radio host
Wilné van Rooyen has the same tagline for both of the radio stations she works at: Be kind, and...