Welcome to Stellenbosch University
The Future Starts Here
Celebrating our students who are shaping tomorrow through action today.
"Forward together. Sonke siya phambili".
Spring has sprung and Stellenbosch University is celebrating something new, a budding and exciting digital reawakening. Like an acorn quietly holding the promise of a mighty oak, our brand-new website is full of potential, ready to grow and expand in the months ahead. This journey began several years ago, when we planted the seed for a reimagined online presence - and now it is branching and shooting leaves.
This first phase is just the beginning. You will see a fresh design, a responsive and user-focused experience and intuitive ways to explore our institutional information. But not every branch will be there yet. Some pages, features and sections will still be growing – refined and added to over time. Like great trees, our website will not grow overnight. But from day one, it has been designed to be accessible and welcoming and to develop into something truly exceptional.
We invite you to explore, engage and grow with us.
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Top stories
Discover stories of our pursuit of impactful solutions, building learning communities that leverage the latest technologies, and our exceptional people.
Impact
Joy Schoor’s second chance at life inspires hope for others
At 14 years old, Joy Schoor was forced to confront something most teenagers cannot begin to imagine: the possibility of dying before her life had truly begun.
I...
Impact
Risuna Risimati helps to shape the future of student leadership at SU
Long before she became a member of Stellenbosch University (SU) Council, chaired the Academic Affairs Council or served as Chief Justice of the Student Court...
Impact
Adam Venter believes community is built through everyday acts of kindness, connection and service
When a series of rugby injuries brought Adam Venter’s sporting ambitions to an abrupt halt, he could easily have focused on what he had lost. Instead, he...
Opinion and features
World Refugee Day: Showing solidarity with refugees in South Africa
South Africa has hosted refugees and asylum seekers for over three decades, providing many with an opportunity to rebuild their lives. Sadly, this legacy of...
Media release
SU Policy Innovation Lab helps equip Parliament for AI
The growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI) across society is creating opportunities and new responsibilities for lawmakers.
Recognising the need for...
Media release
Social Justice Walk marks 50 years since the Soweto Uprising
Over 200 students, staff, community members, government officials, and partners joined Stellenbosch University's 5th Annual #Action4Inclusion Social Justice...
Research and Innovation
Stellenbosch University will be Africa's leading research-intensive university, globally recognised as excellent, inclusive and innovative, where we advance knowledge in service of society.
Upcoming Events
Attend our events for the opportunity to discover, grow, learn and engage with our community.
A day in the life
Annually, throughout May, the #adayinthelife campaign shares the stories of staff who play a crucial role in shaping the University’s impact.
Stay connected, make an impact
Reconnect with fellow Maties, engage in lifelong learning and play a role in shaping the future by supporting the next generation of students.
Social media
Become a Matie
Join a community of global citizens, connected through curiosity, within learning communities that leverage the latest technologies to uncover solutions that change our country, Africa and the world.