Proudly rooted in Africa, with a global reach, Stellenbosch University (SU) launched its new division, Stellenbosch University International (SUI), yesterday (7 November 2016). With almost 150 partner institutions in 44 countries located...

A botanist from Stellenbosch University, Prof. Léanne Dreyer, has been honoured for her significant contributions to the study of the genus Oxalis by having a newly described species named after her. Oxalis dreyerae is one of ten new Oxalis...

Karen Zoid has just become the new patroness of the project Borg 'n Woord (Sponsor a Word) of the Woordeboek van die Afrikaanse Taal. "Kom ons sit die skat terug in woordeskat. Borg ʼn Woord! Myne is Republiek" (Let us invest in the...

Stellenbosch University approved its first mobility plan in 2010. The plan focused on encouraging other modes of transport than private transport, such as walking, cycling, carpooling and campus shuttle services. SU is currently in the...

​The Maties Parasport Club celebrated a decade of excellence with a special function held in Stellenbosch recently. The guests included several of the club's Paralympic stars and coaches who were honoured for their contribution to the club...

Postgraduate

Lee Baatjes, the newly elected chair of the 2016/2017 Tygerberg Student Council (TSC), sees his leadership role as being an advocate for the TygerMatie students to empower themselves and make their voices heard. According to Baatjes, the...

Imagine having affordable, washable and reusable diapers on the market instead of the 20 billion disposable diapers landing up in landfills every year. Or stuffing your wet boots with a microfibre "sock" that will dry it overnight. These...

Children undergoing treatment for cancer in the Oncology ward at Tygerberg Children's Hospital have been given a boost with the donation of a PlayStation entertainment system. This will bring some fun and relief to the children, who often...

The winners of the Young Economist of the Year competition is a talented team of Stellenbosch University (SU). Ashley Williamson and Kay-Dee Adams, who entered the competition as Economisticated, came out on top in this popular competition...