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Dr Luthando Tiya photographed at the Coetzenburg Centre on the Stellenbosch campus where he received his doctorate in pharmacology.

Awards and milestones

From forensics to farms: Dr Tiya’s mission to protect communities against pesticides

Moving from DNA analysis in forensics to studying the impact of pesticides on farm workers may seem unusual – but for Dr Luthando Tiya, it was a natural next...

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Dr Kevin Naude, a first-generation graduate, reflects on a near-decade academic path from SciMathUS to medicine.

Awards and milestones

A quiet childhood dream propelled Dr Kevin Naude to success

For as long as he can remember, Dr Kevin Naude fostered an unspoken dream: the idea that he might one day become a doctor. Now, nearly a decade after first...

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A set of triplets, Kirsten, Liam and Ivan Pietersen graduated from SU with flying colours in three distinct fields.

Media release

Triple success as Pietersen triplets graduate

Stellenbosch University (SU) celebrates a notable moment during graduation week when two members of a set of triplets follow in the footsteps of the other...

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31st Jac van der Merwe Competition for Innovation

Engineering and technology

Faculty of Engineering celebrates innovation at the 31st Jac van der Merwe Competition

The Faculty of Engineering proudly congratulates Mr Gerhard Hattingh, a final-year student in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, as the winner of the 31st...

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Dyan Buis photographed with his Master’s degree at the Coetzenburg Athletics Stadium in Stellenbosch.

Education

Former Paralympic gold medallist bags Master’s degree

Discipline. Resilience. Perseverance.

These qualities have taken former Paralympic gold medallist and world champion athlete Dyan Buis from the small town of...

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Dr Joy Petersen’s doctoral research uncovers how first-generation students developed agency and intellectual virtues amid the disruptions of Covid-19.

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Pandemic ignites transformative scholarly journey for Dr Joy Petersen

When Dr Joy Petersen considered doing a doctoral study, she imagined her research would focus on mentoring. As First-Year Student Experience Coordinator and...

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Megan Hartnick rises above loss and financial hardship to complete her PGCE cum laude.

Education

Megan Hartnick turns adversity into achievement

Megan Hartnick has spent most of her life learning to hold on to the small, steady flame of possibility. When she graduated with a BA degree from Stellenbosch...

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Mikaela Keen at the Africa Mandarin Teaching Competition in Tanzania

Awards and milestones

Mandarin Teaching Talent Recognised: CISU Teacher Among Africa’s Best

Stellenbosch University International (SUI) is proud to announce that Mikaela Keen, a Chinese-language teacher at the Confucius Institute at Stellenbosch...

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Photograph of people in attendance of the SoTL Conference

Events

2025 Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) conference

The 18th annual Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) conference took place at the Protea Hotel by Marriott Stellenbosch in Technopark on 3 and 4 November...

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Opinion and features

Entering a new era

As we begin a new chapter in our international engagement journey, I am pleased to share that Stellenbosch University (SU) has been granted an extension of its...

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