Four finalists to compete for National Science and Technology Forum/South32 Awards. Awards recognise outstanding contributions to science, engineering and technology. Awards also known as South Africa’s ‘Science Oscars’.

South African medical faculties are marking #CrazySocks4Docs (5 June 2026) to raise awareness about mental health in healthcare, encouraging openness and self-care among professionals. The campaign reframes vulnerability as strength, with...

World Hunger Day was on 28 May. Prof Scott Drimie of the Division of Human Nutrition wrote an opinion piece. He focused on ending hunger in Africa.

Departments & Centres

The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Stellenbosch University is a recognised leader in health sciences education and research in Africa. We offer accredited undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in medicine, nursing...

Are you a health or science graduate looking to deepen your expertise and drive meaningful change in healthcare? Join us for the Postgraduate Open Day at Stellenbosch University’s Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences — your gateway to...

World Environment Day was celebrated on 5 June. Experts at SU wrote opinion pieces for the media. They highlighted the importance of sustained climate action.

A Stellenbosch University-led team collaborated with regional experts to assess the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda, publishing their findings in The Lancet (June 2026). The report highlights not only healthcare system...