​​​Dr Gabriel Mashabela, a specialist scientist with the SAMRC Centre for TB Research, recently received the Grand Challenges Africa Award from the Alliance for Accelerating Excellence in Science in Africa (AESA). The award will help to...

​​​The theme “Augmented Internationalisation" was the order of the day at the 18th Stellenbosch International Academic Networks (SIAN) meeting that took place from 13 to 15 October 2021. SIAN is the annual gathering of Stellenbosch...

​Kamir Arjun, a BAcc Hons alumnus of the School of Accountancy at Stellenbosch University was placed in the top 6 of the 2021 SAICA Trainee Trailblazer awards. Arjun, a 2 nd year Deloitte trainee, is also the winner of one of the categories...

Topic A whole new world: Bridging the gap between critical digital pedagogies and the (new) automated virtual teaching and learning environment Presenter Dr Sonja Strydom “The voice of educationists, foregrounding educational theories...

​“I had never thought that I would have the privilege to receive a Rector's award. It is the perfect way to end my university experience," says Hannah Calvert, captain of the Maties Women's Water Polo team and member of the South African...

​​​​Daniel Barrish began playing chess with his grandfather long before going to primary school. In Grade 1 he competed in his first national junior championship and won. Since then, chess has been an important part of his life. His...

​​​​Faculty of Arts and Social Science student Zainab Khafif's dogged determination to make a success of her studies was rewarded with a 2021 Rector's Award of Excellent Achievement. Khafif, one of many recipients of this annual award, was...

​Stellenbosch University (SU) graduate and self-confessed mathematics junkie Mpendulo Cele recently walked away with a 2021 Rector's Award in the top Master's student category. The annual Rector's Award of Excellent Achievement recognises...

​Studying the biochemistry of Salvia, Sutherlandia, Sceletium and Pelargonium plant species to determine their value in supplementing modern-day treatment for cancer and other illnesses, plant scientist and science communicator Prof...

​“We need to decolonise and demystify surgery by acknowledging that it is only one component in achieving health and well-being. A rethink of global surgery could give billions of people, mostly in low- and middle-income countries...