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Overcoming obstacles to gender equality in the military
In celebration of Women's Month, Prof Lindy Heinecken from the Department of Sociology and Social Anthropology writes in an article for the Cape Argus that the South African National Defence Force has made significant strides in addressing...
SU professor honoured with prestigious Women in Science Award
Professor Lieketseng Ned of Stellenbosch University's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) has been named the Distinguished Young Women Researcher in Humanities and Social Sciences at the 2024 South African Women in Science...
Temperature conditions poor, CO2 levels high in container classrooms – SU study
South Africa's school children already face a swathe of socio-economic challenges. To make matters worse, some learners must sit in container (converted shipping containers) and mobile (prefabricated) classrooms where temperatures are...
EMS researcher honoured at Women in Science Awards
Mienke Knipe reaped the fruits of her hard work when she was honoured at the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI)'s coveted South African Women in Science Awards (SAWiSA). Knipe, a doctoral candidate in Transport Economics within the...
Thandile Ngxikwe inspires with determined leadership
In celebration of Women's Month, Stellenbosch University (SU) is shining a spotlight on extraordinary staff and students on our campuses who champion women's rights and gender equality. Through their dedication and leadership, they inspire...
SU’s Policy Lab helps build public sector trust in AI with online catalogue of tools
Fraud detection, improved service delivery and effective administration are just some of the wide-ranging applications artificial intelligence (AI) holds for South Africa's government, says Prof Willem Fourie, head of Stellenbosch...
It’s time to play ball with South African women’s rugby
As we celebrate Women's Month, we should also reflect on the strides our women rugby players are making and the different challenges they face. Only through collective effort and unwavering dedication can we build a future where women's...
Empowering her future and paving the path to gender equality
During this Women's Month, as we celebrate the progress made towards gender transformation in society, we must also commit to challenging the stereotypes that confine men and women to outdated roles, hindering our progress towards a truly...
FMHS medical student represents at 77th World Health Assembly
Stellenbosch University (SU) final-year MBChB student Melt Hugo recently attended the 77th World Health Assembly (WHA) – the highest health policy making body in the world – in Geneva, Switzerland. He was invited to the annual meeting at...
Rabia Abba Omar probes the link between art and activism
In celebration of Women's Month, Stellenbosch University (SU) is shining a spotlight on extraordinary staff and students on our campus who champion women's rights and gender equality. Through their dedication and leadership, they inspire...