Coming from Zimbabwe, where leadership is culturally reserved for the elderly, international student Shanice Kantuchitani was empowered by the abundance of accessible, student-led opportunities at Stellenbosch University. After pandemic...

International Biodiversity Day was on 22 May. Dr Francis Vorhies of the African Wildlife Economy Institute wrote an opinion piece. He explained how the harvesting of Africa’s wild species supports rural livelihoods and boosts the global...

Dr Monika Moir of the Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation received a SAMRC–UKRI grant. Will focus on how climate change reshapes spread of West Nile virus in Africa. Will also investigate movement of virus and strengthen...

The SAMRC has established a new Extramural Research Unit at Stellenbosch University, led by Prof Catherine Cluver, to advance research on preeclampsia, a major cause of maternal and neonatal deaths worldwide. The unit builds on over a...

In March 2025, the Public Squares Initiative launched its Postdoctoral Fellowship The fellowship is designed to embed early-career researchers within collaborative and engaged research spaces such as the Public Squares In this two-part...

In March 2025, the Public Squares Initiative launched its Postdoctoral Fellowship The fellowship is designed to embed early-career researchers within collaborative and engaged research spaces such as the Public Squares In this two-part...

A major Cochrane review found that planned early birth after 34 weeks in women with high blood pressure nearly halves serious maternal complications and reduces the risk of stillbirth. The analysis of 3,491 women across multiple countries...

Stellenbosch University (SU) is recognized for addressing climate challenges in South Africa and internationally. Innovations from its lecture halls and laboratories have become SU-owned intellectual property, resulting in successful, award...

Prof Elmi Muller, took over the reins from Prof Jimmy Volmink as Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

At Stellenbosch University’s Innovation & Commercialisation division, sustainability is driven not only by ideas and innovation, but also by women like Nolene Singh, Doris Peters, Jade Meyer and Nadine Price, who are helping shape...