​​​S'thabile Duma's graduation story is no ordinary one. Yes, it's a story of triumph over very difficult circumstances and never giving up hope. But ultimately, it's about Ubuntu – about a group of South Africans who came together across...

​​​As Dr Bongani Tendai Percy Mashange donned his doctoral gown on Monday to receive a PhD, he became the first visual arts student at Stellenbosch University (SU) to have his master's dissertation upgraded to a PhD. Excelling academically...

Because of his on-field commitments, it has taken Stormers hooker, JJ (Jean-Jacques) Kotze, six years to complete his BSc Physiotherapy degree at Stellenbosch University (SU). But this year he will receive his degree, albeit in absentia as...

In an attempt to minimise the risk of load shedding, Stellenbosch University (SU) student Jancke Eygelaar, 25, designed a cable system to support planning managers at power utilities to schedule preventative maintenance and increase...

Stellenbosch University (SU) awarded 5 720 degrees, certificates and diplomas at eight graduation ceremonies in the Coertzenburg Centre in December 2017. That is 420 qualifications more than in December 2016, and 700 more than in December...

Naseegha Cariem always dreamed of becoming a teacher. When she enrolled as a first-year student at Stellenbosch University (SU) in 2012, she never imagined the trials she would experience over the years that almost derailed her dreams of...

Stellenbosch University's top MSc student for 2020, Mr Mpendulo Cele (25), praised his teachers at Zwelethu High School and the Kutlwanong Center of Mathematics and Science in Umlazi for helping him to enjoy and excel at Mathematics and...

Polymer scientists at Stellenbosch University have developed a novel method to break down lignin – a by-product in the paper manufacturing process – into valuable chemicals that can be used as raw materials in the chemical and polymer...

​​​​The first few months of 2024 will always be a memorable milestone in Dr Jana van Rooyen's life. Not only did she obtain a PhD in Food Science at Stellenbosch University (SU) at 25, but she also moved abroad, started a new job and...

This week, Stellenbosch University (SU) gave recognition to a cohort of staff members whose careers attest to sustained excellence in research, innovation, learning and teaching, social impact and professional services.These staff members...