It has been a year since Prof Reggie Nel has become the dean of the Faculty of Theology (FT) at Stellenbosch University. What are the highlights of his first year as dean and what challenges would 2019 hold? “The biggest highlight of 2018...

In February 2021 the Stellenbosch University LaunchLab in partnership with SU School for Data Science and Computational Thinking will be launching its newly established SU Techpreneurship Centre. The goal is to provide final year students...

​​​​Daniel Barrish began playing chess with his grandfather long before going to primary school. In Grade 1 he competed in his first national junior championship and won. Since then, chess has been an important part of his life. His...

For the past 16 years, Mr Daniel (Dan) Ranna has been lightening up the reception area at Stellenbosch University's (SU) Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS). As the faculty's reception officer, every day Ranna cheerfully greets...

The annual Stellenbosch University (SU) Research and Innovation Excellence Awards took place at the Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study (STIAS) on 30 October 2025. Fifteen awardees from the Faculty of Engineering exemplify SU’s...

Taswell Mabutha was diagnosed with dyslexia at age eight. He has completed undergraduate and postgraduate studies. He contributes his success to SU’s Disability Unit.

​​​​Published in May to commemorate Workers' Day, our annual #dayinthelife series spotlights our staff at Stellenbosch University (SU). This year, we highlight professional administrative support services staff who make a tangible...

Reducing their impact on the environment does not mean that South African dairy farmers will suffer financially. They will still be able to maximise their profits. This is one of the findings of a new study at Stellenbosch University (SU)....

​Stellenbosch University (SU) is bestowing four honorary doctorates at its April graduation ceremonies upon champions of transformation in education who have made outstanding contributions to science, engineering and education in Africa...

​​One current and two former Maties are among the 200 notable South Africans under the age of 35 featured in the Mail & Guardian's annual edition of Young South Africans. The 2016 edition was published in the Mail &Guardian on Friday (24...