Meet Dr Michael Woods, possibly the most highly qualified insect farmer in the world. For his doctorate in animal sciences, he researched how to best care for and feed insects so that they can be farmed on a commercial scale. Woods received...

​This article was originally published on The Conversation . Read the full article here . Biodiversity – the variation in all living organisms – is one of Africa's richest assets. As a result, its genetic material is coveted by scientists...

An expert in 3D technologies at Stellenbosch University, Prof Anton du Plessis, was recently recognised by the Department of Trade and Industry for his contributions towards leading South Africa into the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The...

A professor in Applied Mathematics in the Faculty of Science at Stellenbosch University (SU), Prof André Weideman, was awarded the prestigious 2019 Award for Research Distinction by the South African Mathematical Society (SAMS) in...

​​It is becoming increasingly important to enhance students' engagement with their work as this has been identified as a significant predictor of student success. One of the ways in which student engagement can be improved is through the...

​​She has a big dream, says Khutso Masemola, a second-year medical student at Stellenbosch University (SU): to build a big, public hospital in her hometown of Ga-Masemola in Limpopo to provide much needed medical care to the people of the...

Flowing along the foothills of Papegaaiberg in Stellenbosch, the Plankenbrug River runs close to an informal settlement where more than 5500 inhabitants have access to only 150 communal toilets and 57 taps. Without adequate water and...

Congratulations on your admission to the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at Stellenbosch University! We are looking forward to receiving you at the Faculty. To make you feel at home and help you get to know your faculty better...

This article was originally published on The Conversation . Read the full article here . In many countries with a high HIV prevalence, at least 95% of children born to mothers living with HIV remain HIV-uninfected. This is due to the...

​​​​The Faculty of Education celebrates some of the women who plays a crucial role in the growth and development of the faculty during Women's Month. Prof Doria Daniels from the Educational Psychology Department shares about her career...