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New species of killifish from Kenya already critically endangered
A critically endangered new species of killifish sampled from an ancient forest in Kenya in 2017 and 2018 has been described in the journal Zootaxa. Nothobranchius sylvaticus, from the Latin meaning “pertaining to the forest", is also the...
SU rises in 2025 QS global subject rankings
Stellenbosch University (SU) started 2025 on a high note. In January, it was ranked as one of the world's leading higher education institutions in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings (WUR) by Subject. Most...
Effective communication: A workshop on confident public speaking and presentation
This workshop aims to equip lecturers with the necessary presentation skills to become confident public speakers. Participants will gain both theoretical and practical knowledge of successful public speaking and presenting. The session is...
New treatments for chronic kidney disease show promise, remain expensive and inaccessible
World Kidney Day is celebrated annually on the second Thursday of March (13 March in 2025). In an opinion piece for the Daily Maverick, Prof Yazied Chothia from the Division of Nephrology writes that even though new treatments have...
Triple-Helix event boosts ties between Stellenbosch and Groningen Universities
In a world facing much political turbulence, wars, and geopolitical uncertainty, it is more important than ever for universities globally to guard their academic freedom and work together to tackle the multiple problems facing humanity...
Africa is an active contributor to global scholarship and is ready to reshape academic collaborations
Africa is at a pivotal moment, with the opportunity to reshape academic collaborations to ensure fair benefits for institutions, researchers, and students across the continent. Achieving this requires strategic leadership, firm policies...
SU International puts the spotlight on Responsible Internationalisation at their 22nd SIAN conference
What began as a small “family meeting" in 2003 has evolved into an annual event, with 104 delegates from 67 universities across 36 countries attending the Stellenbosch International Academic Network (SIAN) meeting this year from 12 – 15...
AI in Higher Education TLA: A Follow-Up Panel Discussion
You are invited to attend the lunch time Auxin session offered by the Centre for Teaching and Learning. Speakers: Sharon Malan, Lennox Olivier, Melody Neaves and Hamman Schoonwinkel Topic: AI in Higher Education TLA: A Follow-Up Panel...
Paediatrician advises on mandate of new Commisioner
Dr Elmarie Malek is one of just a few experts in the Western Cape who were invited to give input on the development of a policy guideline to inform the mandate of the Children’s Commissioner in the Western Cape Department of Health. This...
A day in the life… Jongisizwe Ndlebe
Published in May to commemorate Workers' Day, our annual #dayinthelife series spotlights our staff at Stellenbosch University (SU). This year, we highlight professional administrative support services staff who make a tangible difference in...