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Prof Euan Phimister: Economic models help to address key developmental challenges
Prof Euan Phimister from the Stellenbosch Business School in Stellenbosch University's Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences recently delivered his inaugural lecture titled “Making economic models useful in an interdisciplinary...
Prof Jansen selected as a finalist in the prestigious NSTF Awards
Prof Jonathan Jansen, Distinguished Professor in Education Policy Studies at the Faculty of Education, was selected as a finalist for the Lifetime Award of the annual National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF)/South32 Awards 2022/2023...
‘Silent mass disaster’ of missing and unidentified people – the impact of forensic facial imaging
An estimated 7 000 - but likely closer to 10 000 - unidentified bodies in South Africa's medico-legal laboratories are waiting to be identified each year, says Dr Kathryn Smith, an interdisciplinary visual and forensic artist and Chair...
A day in the life: Dannielle Kenny
Extroverted scientist and social engagement practitioner of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) Dannie Kenny adeptly communicates complicated research topics with a broad audience. But she is also an avid foodie, sharing her...
Master’s student overcomes tragedy to achieve her dream
When Chantal de Long from Delft registered for her Master's degree at Stellenbosch University in 2020, she was looking forward to the challenge, determined to work hard and make the most of her research. Instead, unimaginable obstacles and...
Doctoral study can help prevent spreading of bovine TB in African buffaloes
A researcher at Stellenbosch University (SU) has found an innovative way to diagnose bovine Tuberculosis (TB) in African buffaloes and identify infected animals more accurately and rapidly. This can help to prevent the spread of the...
New DSc-study explores untapped potential of the human gut microbiome
The more we discover about the human gut microbiome and the gut-brain axis, the more questions arise concerning the influence that trillions of microorganisms have on the development of mental disorders and serious diseases such as cancer...
SU bestows honorary doctorate on renowned agricultural economist
The renowned agricultural economist Dr Uma Lele was awarded an honorary doctorate by Stellenbosch University at its March graduation. She received the degree Doctor of Science in Agriculture (DScAgric), honoris causa, on Tuesday (28 March...
SU convenes second workshop on emerging field of extracellular vesicle research
The emerging field of extracellular vesicle (EV) research in biology, physiology and biotechnology was again the focus of attention when South African researchers recently reconvened at Stellenbosch University (SU) for the second time since...
Wildlife's role in food systems
Ways of including animals and plants into the food system while still supporting conservation were discussed at a recent African Food Dialogue panel discussion at Stellenbosch University (SU). The event was hosted by the SU Faculty of...