​After more than a decade as Vice Dean: Research and Internationalisation at Stellenbosch University's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS), Prof Nico Gey van Pittius reflects on his term with considerable achievement. “Making the...

​​​Stellenbosch University marked an exciting milestone this past weekend by hosting the 30th Japanese Film Festival, a first for the institution. From November 1st to 2nd, 2024, the Stellenbosch University Japan Centre, in collaboration...

Africa's median age is currently 19,7 years, and closer to home, 63 percent of South Africa's population is under the age of 35. This demographic presents both a challenge and an opportunity, specifically for the youth, to drive and sustain...

​Distinguished Professor of Education at Stellenbosch University (SU) Jonathan Jansen recently launched his memoir, Breaking Bread, at the SU Museum. The event featured a captivating dialogue between Jansen and Prof Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela...

​​As a leading expert in public procurement, anti-corruption and development law, Prof Sope Williams from Stellenbosch University's (SU) Faculty of Law has dedicated her career to promoting transparency and accountability in governance. Her...

​​Knowing how many lions there are in a specific area is important for conservation efforts to ensure the survival of this iconic species. One way to obtain this information is to get into a jeep, drive around and count every lion you see...

​Council releases reasons (30 September 2024) Stellenbosch University's Council took the decision, in terms of clause 10(3)(g) of the University's Institutional Statute at its meeting on 16 September 2024 to close the Wilgenhof men's...

The prestigious Africa-Oxford (AfOx) Initiative Catalyst Grant was recently awarded to fund a novel research collaboration between researchers at the Department of Health Professions Education (DHPE) at Stellenbosch University (SU) and the...

Ongoing disruptions to plankton ecosystems due to human activities in our oceans will inevitably have major impacts on marine life as we presently know it, likely leading to unforeseen and potentially dramatic consequences. But while the...

​​In February 2022, the renewed MBChB curriculum was implemented as part of an institution-wide programme renewal process and aligned with national and global drivers for change. This year marks the third iteration of the first year, while...