​A complex cellular process called autophagy is the topic of a major new textbook which encapsulates over 30 years of research in this growing field of study. Autophagy is a process in which worn out, toxic or degraded cellular components...

One of the academic world's largest international meetings addressing topics in microbial ecology, the 19th International Symposium on Microbial Ecology (ISME), will take place in Cape Town, South Africa in August. More than 1 500...

Two new species of psychoactive mushrooms in the genus Psilocybe have been described from southern Africa, bringing the list to six known species indigenous to Africa. This is even though Psilocybe species are amongst the most well-known...

​Mai Wageh, a PhD-student from McMaster University in Canada, recently spent six weeks in Prof. Kathy Myburgh's lab at Stellenbosch University (SU) to gain technical expertise in extracellular vesicle (EV) analysis. The visit was made...

BSc(Honours) Chemistry

Overview of undergraduate modules in the Department of Physics

R20m Grant: Stellenbosch University’s CINIA received over R20 million from Canada’s IDRC to lead a global initiative against disinformation. Global Collaboration: The project unites experts from Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle...

Colin Deiner received an honorary doctorate. He was honoured for his unwavering commitment to saving lives. He advances disaster management and response services.

Creative-Science Collaboration: Led by UP and UCT, the AWP integrates writers and artists into the South African National Antarctic Programme to bridge creative writing with scientific research. Expedition Milestone: Due to a last-minute...

The Annual Social Justice Lecture is hosted by Professor Thuli Madonsela, the Director of the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) at Stellenbosch University. The