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Trilingual wine dictionary now available online

“Wine thief” and “Angels’ share” are just two of the interesting terms to be found in the new South African Trilingual Wine Industry Dictionary, of which the first phase is now available online. “The...

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Researchers off to Germany for advanced biochar research

Academics from Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Department of Soil Science in the Faculty of AgriSciences will soon be leaving for Germany for research collaboration with Prof Yakov Kuzyakov, one of the...

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PhD candidate’s quest to promote food security

The Department of Soil Science and the Department of Agronomy in the Faculty of AgriSciences at Stellenbosch University (SU) has embarked on a long-term field study to determine the effects of biochar...

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Data-mining revolution to be deliberated at conference

South Africa can benefit greatly from the advancement in technology that has led to the accumulation of vast quantities of biological data, provided that this data can be appropriately analysed. Issues...

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Arbor Week celebrated in Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch University (SU) celebrated the importance of trees in different ways during National Arbor Week (1-7 September).The Stellenbosch Forestry Student Association (SFSA), together with the...

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Tertiary agricultural education crucial for food security

Over the next few years, food security will become one of the key topics for the survival of the human race, Stellenbosch University (SU) Vice-Rector for Research and Innovation Prof Eugene Cloete...

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‘Knowledge-based dialogue needed to resolve crisis in agriculture’ – SU...

Dialogue should be promoted and the human dignity of all stakeholders in the agricultural sector respected, Stellenbosch University (SU) Rector and Vice-Chancellor Prof Russel Botman, Rector and...

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Megan Kim North from Faculty of AgriScience recipient of Chancellor’s Medal

Ms Megan Kim North recieved this year’s Chancellor’s Medal, the highest honour the University can bestow on a student at last night’s graduation ceremony of the Faculties of AgriScience and...

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E-registration opens for SU students

Not in the mood to stand in long queues in the sun to register at Stellenbosch University? Then you have the option to make use of the self-registration option on www.mymaties.com. First-years,...

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Plant Pathologist receives prestigious Asian award

Prof Altus Viljoen, Chairperson of the Department of Plant Pathology at Stellenbosch University, has been honoured with the prestigious Pisang Raja Award by Bioversity International and the Banana Asia...

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Workshop: Mycotoxins in food and feed (26 February)

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of scientific collaboration between South Africa and Germany, a delegation of German scientists will be visiting South Africa in February 2013 to discuss international...

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SA consumers also cheated with meat products, SU study finds

There’s a fair share of fraudulent meat products on the South African market, according to a new study by meat scientists from Stellenbosch University. The study found that anything from soya, donkey,...

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Game meat expert receives recognition from American peers

Leading Stellenbosch University (SU) game meat expert Prof Louw Hoffman is the first South African to be recognised by the leading American Meat Science Association (AMSA) with its International...

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Sustainability: Larva production for the benefit of man, animal and environment

This is the third in a series of articles about sustainability and specifically sustainability within the University. What are our staff members contributing in their fields of expertise; in which...

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International recognition for student’s pop-up yoghurt cup

Stellenbosch University (SU) Food Science student Sarah Erasmus’ eye-catching design of a collapsible plastic cup in which to mix instant yoghurt was placed among the top 13 entrees in the...

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Most graduates to date for Africa Centre

The popularity of postgraduate courses at Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Africa Centre for HIV and AIDS Management seems to be on the increase, judging by the 67 MPhil and more than 300 Postgraduate...

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PhD student’s insights help fledgling pomegranate industry

The arrival of this season’s first consignment of pomegranates from the Porterville region on British supermarket shelves this week serendipitously coincided with Dr Oluwafemi Caleb receiving his...

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SU joins thousands across the world in walking for the right to safe water

Stellenbosch University (SU) joined thousands of people from Africa and across the world in a “World Walks for Water and Sanitation” event to raise awareness of each and everyone’s right to safe water...

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Conference briefed on problems with land reform in SA

South Africa’s agrarian reform project is seriously lagging behind the stated target of putting 30% of land in the hands of black owners, participants in the Land Divided Conference heard on Monday (25...

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Development of bioenergy in Africa should be synonymous with food security...

While NEPAD’s bioenergy policy is geared towards the increased use of renewable energy and the development of mega energy infrastructure for the African continent, Africa cannot afford development...

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Biofuel technologies ready for take-off on commercial scale

The United States is now ready to take second generation biofuel technologies, such as cellulosic ethanol production, to the market on the same scale and level as the Brazilian model, Dr James...

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‘Put the global spotlight on your creativity’

As an official bid partner, Stellenbosch will in 2014 be part of the Cape Town World Design Capital (WDC) celebrations, and staff and students of the University have been invited to submit proposals...

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How DNA analysis can reveal what’s in your meat

Identifying the species contained in a piece of droëwors or burger patty is not as simple as pulling it apart and examining it under a microscope. Stellenbosch University used established DNA...

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New SARChI chairs in AgriSciences focus on meat and wine quality

Wine and meat are the respective focusses of two research chairs to which scientists of the Faculty of AgriSciences at Stellenbosch University have recently been appointed, as part of the South African...

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Media statement – red meat study

Stellenbosch University (SU) received two requests under the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) to make detailed information available about the sources of the test subjects in an...

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Winemakers believe own experience is most important source of knowledge

Own experience is the most important way of gaining knowledge, say winemakers. It plays a bigger role than the results received from wine laboratories and is rated even more important than formal...

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Student success at SU celebrated at FYA’s prestige evening

The special and important relationship between students and lecturers was celebrated on Tuesday at the Rector’s Dinner for Top-Performing Students, hosted by the First-year Academy (FYA) of...

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Agri fair to highlight careers in the fruit and veg sector (25 April)

Do you want to know how to grow a new apple cultivar or develop different yogurt or fruit bar flavours, or do you want to work in the horticultural or viticulture sectors? Then you need to visit...

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Kassier Bursary Fund to be launched at Maties AgriSciences alumni function

Respected agricultural economist Prof Eckart Kassier will be the guest of honour at the launch of a postgraduate scholarship bearing his name on 3 May. The scholarship will be awarded to top achievers...

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South Africa’s first in vitro conceived Holstein calves born

The application of in vitro embrio production (IVEP) has recently led to the birth of South Africa’s first two Holstein calves.What makes this unique is the use of a supportive reproduction technique...

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