Awards and milestones
Strijdom to lead biomedical sciences with focus on excellence, compassion and innovation
Prof Hans Strijdom, the Head of the Division of Medical Physiology at Stellenbosch University’s Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS), was appointed...
Media release
African microbiomes – from humans to ecosystems – will be focus of new research chair at SU
Africa’s unparalleled biodiversity and environmental variations present an extraordinary opportunity to explore novel microbial species and their functions. Yet...
Medicine and health
Stellenbosch University scientists respond to Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda
Scientists at Stellenbosch University (SU) Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) have rapidly mobilised to support efforts to understand and contain...
Awards and milestones
Science 4 Justice Public Square Awarded Social Impact Grant to Boost Forensic Anthropology Service Delivery
The Science 4 Justice (S4J) Public Square recently received a R227 420 seed funding grant from the Stellenbosch University (SU) Faculty of Medicine and Health...
Awards and milestones
VALIDATE Network celebrates major milestone with 1000th member
The VALIDATE Network has reached a significant milestone, welcoming its 1000th member. This achievement is a testament to the growing global commitment to...
Media release
Novel approach to antibiotic discovery earns SU biochemist place in US$60 million global consortium
Prof Erick Strauss from Stellenbosch University’s Department of Biochemistry is leading one of two African project teams selected to participate in a global...
Institutional news
Infectious disease specialist appointed BMRI director
The internationally renowned infectious disease specialist Prof Jean B Nachega has been appointed Full Professor of Infectious Diseases and part-time Director...
Media release
New centre to advance drug discovery to address Africa’s healthcare needs
Stellenbosch University (SU) has launched a new transdisciplinary centre to advance drug discovery and therapeutic innovation to address Africa’s unique...
Awards and milestones
Prof Soraya Bardien wins prestigious Women's Leadership Award
Professor Soraya Bardien of Stellenbosch University (SU) has been awarded the prestigious Higher Education Resource Services South Africa (HERS-SA) Women...
Media release
Fight against deadly malaria parasite: New drug target identified
The secret to the malaria parasite’s ability to survive in both its mosquito and human hosts – with temperatures varying from 22˚C in the mosquito to a feverish...