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A photo of National Science and Technology Forum/South32 Awards.

Institutional news

Four SU finalists in running for SA’s prestigious ‘Science Oscars’

Four finalists from Stellenbosch University (SU) will represent the institution at the 2025/2026 National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF)/South32 Awards whe...

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A picture of one person handing a plate of African food to another person.

Opinion and features

Ending hunger in Africa needs Africa-led science — and the governance to match

World Hunger Day was observed on 28 May. In an opinion piece for the Mail & Guardian, Prof Scott Drimie of the Division of Human Nutrition explained why it is...

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A photo of Fazdai Zonke, taken by Vuyokazi Tyeku.

Institutional news

Fadzai sets her sights on a global career

Growing up in Harare, Zimbabwe, Fadzai Priscilla Zonke never imagined she would one day pursue a career in Animal Science. At school, mathematics was her...

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Prof Riaan den Haan of the Department of Microbiology photographed at his inaugural lecture on the Stellenbosch Campus.

Institutional news

Prof Riaan den Haan develops yeast strains capable of converting waste into useful products

Prof Riaan den Haan of the Department of Microbiology in the Faculty of Science delivered his inaugural lecture on Tuesday 26 May 2026. The title of his lecture...

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A picture of a blue and yellow ribbon that is the primary symbol for Down syndrome awareness.

Media release

People with Down syndrome must be included in conversations about their healthcare

People with Down syndrome and their families consistently value healthcare that is relational, respectful, and person-centred, rather than focused solely on...

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Dr Monika Moir photographed at the Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation on the Stellenbosch Campus.

Media release

SU scientist receives R14 million grant to tackle West Nile virus

As climate and environmental change continue to reshape ecosystems across the world, scientists are warning that mosquito-borne diseases may spread into new...

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Human gut microbiome

Media release

Gut health: why food alone won’t fix childhood stunting

Prof. Thulani Makhalanyane, holder of the NRF-SU research chair in African Microbiome Innovation in the Department of Microbiology, and Prof. Ronelle Burger...

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A picture of a group of many African animals, including giraffes, lions, elephants, and monkeys standing together with Kilimanjaro Mountain in the background.

Media release

Many factors drive changes in human-wildlife relationships

Human populations are expanding and encroaching further into wildlife habitats, leading to dynamic and evolving relationships between humans and wildlife. As...

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Ebola-Response

Medicine and health

Stellenbosch University scientists respond to Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda

Scientists at Stellenbosch University (SU) Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) have rapidly mobilised to support efforts to understand and contain...

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Prof Craig McGregor of the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering photographed at his inaugural lecture on the Stellenbosch Campus.

Institutional news

South Africa must invest in concentrated solar power – Prof Craig McGregor

Prof Craig McGregor of the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering delivered his inaugural lecture on Tuesday 19 May...

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