A unique dataset has enabled scientists to better estimate the number of HIV-infected South Africans who had died by 2009 before ARVs became available publicly. These data enable better assessment of mortality due to HIV and identification...

​​Four researchers from Stellenbosch University (SU) will compete as finalists at the annual National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF)/South32 Awards. The winners will be announced on Thursday, 27 June at a gala event in Gauteng...

​​​​​The first in a series of four regional EDP seminars aimed at the four universities in the Western Cape took place at Stellenbosch University (SU) on 30 May. The purpose of the seminars is to bring together colleagues who are involved...

Prof Guy Midgley, a leading expert in the field of biodiversity and global change science at Stellenbosch University, has been awarded the prestigious Humboldt Research Award from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation in Germany. The award...

The stories our generation of South Africans are telling and the stories we are living, do not add up – we need new stories, according to Ms Lovelyn Nwadeyi, keynote speaker at the Faculty of Theology's Fourth Annual Youth Day lecture on...

Gamification or the application of game elements such as points, badges, leader boards and levels in online learning activities can motivate students to be more engaged with their work and ultimately help them to be successful in their...

Henri Wirth, well-known art and book restorer, passed away on 1 June 2019. Henri became a legend in his lifetime. Through his excellent work some of South Africa's most important cultural heritage has been preserved for generations to come...

Stellenbosch University and Maties Sport is proud to announce Kabamba Floors as the Maties Rugby Senior Men's Head Coach for the next three years. Floors joined Maties in 2016 as the Young Guns assistant coach. In 2019, he was promoted to...

​Stellenbosch University has taken a significant step in becoming the continental leader on climate change. Based on its stellar research performance and formidable research capacity it has recently been invited to represent Africa in the...

​​​Every weekend Super Rugby fans and pundits alike vent their frustration as yet another illegal and dangerous cleanout of players at a ruck goes unpunished. And it seems that this will continue if statistics from last year are anything to...