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.

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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...

Kerry Porrill was awarded Stellenbosch University’s top honour – the Chancellor’s Medal (2025). The Chancellor’s Medal was first instituted in 1961. Porrill is a graduate from the Mathematics Division within the Faculty of Science and this...

World Cancer Day was observed on 4 February. Treating cancer remains a challenge. Timely and inclusive care can help combat cancer.

SU scientists receives R85 milliongrant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

First Deaf student to graduate with a BScHons in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology at SU. Trevolin Pillay was born profoundly deaf and proudly identifies as a Deaf individual. With proper access, Deaf students can thrive in any field...

The Gram-negative bacterium Klebsiella pneumoniae is one of the leading causes of antimicrobial-resistance deaths worldwide. New strategies are urgently needed to fight these multi-drug resistance bacteria. Grant signifies a significant...

Women scientists contribute to solutions to real-world problems and flexible ways of thinking. Women advance science in the academia and through entrepreneurship and product development. Mentorship, broader exposure, and more inclusive...

Hackathon hosted by the Stellenbosch University Developer Society