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‘Dynamics of identity’: students create new cultural societies at SU

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By Akhona Ngxikwe The rise of cultural societies at Stellenbosch University (SU) tells a story of a changing campus, providing students with vital spaces to...
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From exclusion to inclusion: why resistance matters

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By Tenisha Taylor For decades, student movements have contributed to conversations around access, transformation, and institutional culture at Stellenbosch University (SU). Drawing on archives and...
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Degree stereotypes: never judge a book by its faculty

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By Kayla Niemandt Faculty stereotypes continue to shape how students perceive one another, including their personalities, study habits and career prospects. Die Matie spoke to...
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Stereotipes oor studierigtings: Die graad maak nie die Matie nie

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Deur Kayla Niemandt Stereotipes oor fakulteite beïnvloed steeds die manier waarop studente mekaar se persoonlikhede, leergewoontes en loopbaanvooruitsigte beskou. Die Matie het met studente en...
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The butterfly effect: Monica residence celebrates centenary

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By Azile Kraziya A century after opening its doors, Monica Ladies’ Residence celebrated more than its history. For 100 years, the residence has been shaped...
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The trends, tales and traditions of Maties’ student life

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By Chelsy Rickard From faxes to WhatsApp voice notes, from bicycles to electronic scooters and Uber, from Ricoffy to flat whites and bubble tea –...
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Commuter Student Communities create opportunities for 75% of students

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By Amber Steyn and Julian Rael Gordon Commuter students and students staying in non-university accommodation make up approximately 75% of Stellenbosch University’s (SU) total students...
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SU students stand out for unique contribution to community

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By Lilja Flohr Student leadership often extends far beyond lecture halls and committees on the campuses of Stellenbosch University (SU). Whether through student governance, research,...
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Dress codes and curfews: the evolution of female residences

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By Jana Burger Female students had already voiced their dissatisfaction with the rules within female residences during a debate of the Stellenbosch University (SU) Debating...
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A long walk to Dakar with the Frederik van Zyl Slabbert Institute

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By Suné Coetzee In October 2026, five Stellenbosch University (SU) students will travel to Dakar, Senegal, for the UNESCO Intercultural Conference's African youth programme. The...
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Convenience at a cost: students reflect on rising Neelsie food prices

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by Kerry-Lee Christensen At the Neelsie Student Centre, rising food prices have become a growing point of frustration for some students trying to balance convenience...
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Women in Mathematics: Making mathematics visible

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By Agnes Homwe At Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Education Faculty, mathematics moved beyond the lecture halls and into a public exhibition space through a student-led initiative...
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