Undergraduate programmes

New approaches must be found in the fight against multi-drug-resistant pathogens. Workshop focuses on nanosolutions for antimicrobial surfaces in public spaces and hospital's Intensive Care Units.

The benefits of undergraduate research experiences are well documented. Students gain more confidence in their work when involved in "real" research.

Africa is a premier frontier in the search for “green metals” but remains poorly studied. Research grant will allow the development of a comprehensive metallogenic framework for the West Congo Belt. Findings will have far-reaching...

Novel method developed to date fossilized dinosaur eggshells. Regarded as a breakthrough to date the age of fossil-bearing rocks.

SU features in the 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject. Continues to be among the best tertiary institutions globally in several subjects. Performed well in Arts and Humanities, Medical and Health, Education...

Dr Bambesiwe May won a L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Award. She develops sustainable frameworks to manage mining waste. Her work reduces environmental risks and makes the industry more sustainable.

Join us for this Science Café Stellenbosch and meet the physicists behind the world's longest quantum satellite link.

Dean's division

State-of-the-art research technology positions SU at the forefront of high-precision isotope analysis in Africa. The new instrument will drive opportunities for South African students and researchers to gain key skills in analytical science...