Opinion and features
How To: Co-produce Knowledge in Health Research
Co-producing knowledge in health research is more than just a collaborative exercise. It is a powerful way to ensure that research genuinely reflects the needs...
Opinion and features
How To: Write About Your Science for Citizens
When the term "science communication" comes to mind, it is easy to think that it simply means translating complex research into simple language for public...
Opinion and features
From Silos to Synergy: African Stars Fellows explore Transdisciplinary Research
In the past, researchers and scientists could comfortably work in their own silos without needing to interact outside of their boundaries. Today, however...
Media release
Sub-Saharan Africa has lost nearly a quarter of its biodiversity
A new African-led study finds that sub-Saharan Africa has already lost 24% of its biodiversity since pre-industrial times. This means that, on average, the...
Opinion and features
International Day of Persons with Disabilities highlights key challenges
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities is celebrated on 3 December. In opinion pieces for the media, experts from Stellenbosch University, in...
Media release
New research highlights conservation needs for mopane worms
Mopane worms are widely harvested as a food source in Southern Africa. Containing three times more protein than beef or chicken, as well as more calcium, iron...
Engineering and technology
Prof Arnold Rix advances renewable energy technologies for a low-carbon future
Prof Arnold Rix from the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering at Stellenbosch University delivered his inaugural...
Innovation and entrepreneurship
“Out-of-the-box” technologies needed to fight against multi-drug-resistant pathogens
Some of the latest “out-of-the-box” technologies and research in the fight against multi-drug-resistant pathogens in hospitals’ Intensive Care Units and public...
Media release
SU strengthens ties with Université Paris-Saclay during high-level French visit
Stellenbosch University (SU) recently hosted a high-level delegation from the Paris Region (Île-de-France) as part of a broader regional mission to South Africa...
Media release
Study reveals potentially harmful flavourings in foods for South African babies
Many packaged foods for babies and young children sold in South Africa contain flavourings that could harm their eating habits and health. Flavourings in these...