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New velvet worm species a first for the Little Karoo
In March 2022, Stellenbosch University (SU) student Rohan Barnard was out and about on a farm in the Swartberg Mountains between Calitzdorp and Oudtshoorn, flipping over rocks looking for ants, reptiles and other critters, when he stumbled...
Ensuring integrity, authenticity of student learning in AI era
In an article for University World News titled “ AI, pedagogy, assessment: Shifting to a design-based pedagogy" Prof Aslam Fataar, Professor in Higher Education Transformation in the Department of Education Policy Studies, writes: Faced...
Helping Stellenbosch Hospice to offer compassionate care
Helping Stellenbosch Hospice to offer compassionate care Associate Professor George Nel, from the School of Accountancy, is making a meaningful impact through his role as treasurer at Stellenbosch Hospice – an organisation dedicated to...
Building bridges and streamlining success
When Wildré Kok speaks about her role as Office Manager to Dean Prof Elmi Muller at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, her passion for organisation and improvement shines through every word. “I want to be a resource for my peers,"...
A day in the life... Riyaad Parker
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 difference...
Africa Day: SU experts focus on important continental issues
The struggle of military widows, higher education's role in Africa, the rights and welfare of children, academic xenophobia, and the value of African languages. These are some of the important topics that experts at Stellenbosch University...
From Limpopo township to global stage: FMHS student shines at UN Youth Summit
When third-year medical student, Patience Phoshoko, was chosen to represent South Africa at the Asia Youth International Model United Nations, 2025, it was, in her words, “one of the most meaningful moments of my academic and leadership...
SU celebrates the transformative power of lecturers
Stellenbosch University (SU) honoured its most impactful lecturers at the annual ROCTAS Awards, held recently at the Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study (STIAS), celebrating those whose dedication has shaped the academic journey of...
SU says farewell to Prof Stan du Plessis after 25 years
"Stan cares about our institution immensely, and it is this love for Stellenbosch University which has driven his passion for the operations, and especially for the sustainability of our organisation." With these words, Stellenbosch...
You’re at the right place, says SU Rector to new Maties
"You are embarking on the greatest journey of your life … There's no doubt, you've come to the right place for your life-changing experience." With these words Prof Wim de Villiers, Rector and Vice-Chancellor of Stellenbosch University (SU)...