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SU making a meaningful contribution that will take humanity forward - Rector at sport summit
“We want to be relevant to the people of our country, continent and the rest of the world, and we want to make a meaningful contribution that will take humanity forward. And sport is part of this vision." This is according to Prof Wim de...
Chair in Crop Health at Stellenbosch University to train students and qualified agriculturalists alike
The New Year saw the establishment of a Chair in Crop Health at Stellenbosch University (SU), thanks to funding of R10.5 million provided by Villa Crop Protection. Its endeavours to focus on research driven by the needs of industry, the...
Research highlights Proteaceae growing conditions and suggests that global change forecasts are too optimistic
Determining the range of suitable environmental conditions under which a plant species can persist and thrive (its “ecological niche") is the key for understanding species' geographic distributions and forecasting their responses to ongoing...
World failing to provide children with a healthy life and a climate fit for their future
A Stellenbosch University researcher was involved in a landmark Commission report convened by WHO, UNICEF and The Lancet that has found the health and future of every child and adolescent worldwide is under immediate threat from ecological...
Stellenbosch University consolidates emerging economies ranking
Stellenbosch University (SU) has consolidated its position as one of the top universities within the emerging economies in the world. It again claimed 24th (up from 42 in 2017) position on the Times Higher Education (THE) Emerging...
Sandi’s big comeback
“Make the comeback bigger than the setback." This piece of wisdom carried Maties Hockey player Sandisiwe Tabata through her seven-month rehabilitation journey after being injured during last year's Varsity Sports Hockey tournament. Some...
#WomenofSU: Matie turns a community service into a thriving, job-creating business
In celebration of Women's Month, Stellenbosch University is shining a spotlight on the exceptional women of our institution. As we celebrate the remarkable achievements of female academics with this series of profiles, we also illuminate...
Women’s Day: Unresolved challenges a major obstacle for women
Women's Day was celebrated on Wednesday 9 August. In opinion pieces for the media, experts at Stellenbosch University drew attention to some of the unresolved challenges that continue to impede the progress of women in South Africa. Click...
Get your BA Road Map at Open Day and beyond
Prospective students who visited the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences today and even those who were unable to attend Open Day, can get their very own Road Map to the BA World to help them better navigate an environment filled with a...
The Woordfees comes of age
The Toyota SU Woordfees started as an all-night celebration of Afrikaans poetry and literature in 1999 and has grown into one of the country's biggest arts festivals. In 2019 this celebration of the arts attracted some 70 000 visitors and...