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Author: Corporate Communication and Marketing / Korporatiewe Kommunikasie en Bemarking
Published: 14/12/2020
Along with the rest of the country, Stellenbosch University (SU) closely followed the President s address earlier tonight, paying particular attention to the implications for our remaining graduation ceremonies taking place in the Endler Hall in the
Konservatorium (Conserve) on our Stellenbosch Campus this week.
The organising committee had an emergency meeting immediately following the address to consider the new regulations announced, and established with confidence that we are compliant:
Based on RSVPs, none of the ceremonies planned will exceed the new limit of 100 persons per venue (including graduands, guests, supervisors and other staff in attendance), and there will be strict access control.
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Author: Corporate Communication and Marketing Division
Published: 11/12/2020
In addition to its 5 700 qualifications Stellenbosch University (SU) will award three honorary doctorates during its December 2020 graduation ceremonies. A total of 138 doctorates will be conferred.
The recipients of honorary degrees are Ms Nasima Badsha, who helped transform the South African higher education sector; Prof Quarraisha Abdool Karim, who is honoured for her pioneering research in the field of HIV and AIDS; and the late disability activist Ms Rachel Kachaje, whose degree will be awarded posthumously and will be received by her husband Gibson.
As result of the COVID-19 pandemic SU will host a hybrid graduation week, which will include 12 small physical (face-to-face) ceremonies for doctoral graduands, honorary doctorates, Chancellor s Awards recipients and the Chancellor s medallist in the Endler Hall, as well as virtual faculty-specific graduation ceremonies. Graduation ceremonies