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Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Knowledge as a meadow of wildflowers: Florence de Vries’ doctorate blossoms in tribute and triumph
Some achievements in life require the observer to pause, reflect, and then express profound appreciation. Florence de Vries’ PhD in Philosophy (Journalism), that interrogates how journalism shapes mental health narratives in South Africa...
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Fellowship, fun and philanthropy at B4B Party
Joy, generosity and community spirit were the hallmarks of the inaugural Birthday4Bursaries (B4B) Party. The event aimed to raise both funds and awareness for the B4B initiative, which supports the Ithemba Bursary Fund. The highlight of the...
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Dr Scarpa Schoeman returns to shape SU’s next generation of doctors
In 1995, Dr Scarpa Schoeman was an excited first-year medical student at Stellenbosch University. Now, three decades later, he has returned to head the medical undergraduate programme at his alma mater. Schoeman’s academic career provides...
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
SU’s Matshabane becomes first South African to receive IBRO Rising Star Award
Dr Olivia Matshabane is one of the recipients of the 2025 International Brain Research Organisation (IBRO) Rising Star Awards. The award will help expand her team’s work at the intersection of neuroscience and neuroethics. The IBRO Rising...
Stellenbosch University
SU features among leading higher education institutions globally in several subject areas
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...
Stellenbosch University
SU leads continent in research output, new QS ranking shows
Inaugural QS World University Rankings: Sub-Saharan Africa released on 12 February 2026. SU academics are the most prolific in Africa when it comes to papers published. SU has the second highest number of academic staff with PhDs in South...
Stellenbosch University
SU secures leading positions in 2025 Shanghai Subject Rankings
Shanghai Ranking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects released on Wednesday 19 November. SU leads in SA in Food Science & Technology, Biotechnology, Communication, Biological Sciences and Agricultural Sciences. SU in the top 100 in the...
Stellenbosch University
South Africa’s organ shortage: Time to act
World Kidney Day is on 12 March. A kidney transplant is the best treatment for kidney failure. We don’t have enough organ donations and transplants.
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
SU-Oxford study shows promise in mindfulness training for medical students
Research suggests a formal course in mindfulness could be a potential gamechanger for the mental health for medical students and people working in the health professions. Professor Elize Archer, Associate Professor in the Department of...
Stellenbosch University
World Children’s Day: Spotlight falls on key challenges
World Children’s Day is celebrated on 20 November. Children continue to face many challenges. Children are impacted by climate change, violence and cerebral palsy.