Awards and milestones
Two SU lecturers combine academic accountability and financial freedom in unique stokvel
A stokvel that funds education, fights procrastination and invests in community upliftment has earned two Stellenbosch University (SU) lecturers top honours at...
Innovation and entrepreneurship
Strengthening Stellenbosch University’s innovation ecosystem
Our teams work together to support researchers across the full innovation pipeline, from Intellectual Property (IP) protection and development to spin‑out...
Awards and milestones
SU recognises inventors for breakthrough patents and innovation excellence
The Innovus Technology Transfer Office (TTO) hosted its annual Inventors Awards ceremony on Wednesday, 26 November 2025, to celebrate Stellenbosch University...
Opinion and features
Universities building Africa's next generation of employers — one entrepreneur at a time
African Universities Day is celebrated on 12 November every year. In an opinion piece for University World News, Anita Nel, Chief Director: Innovation and...
USE celebrates the CEOs behind the 35 spinout successes
University of Stellenbosch Enterprises (USE) celebrated the Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of its 35 spinout companies for their successes, adaptability and...
Institutional news
Introducing LaunchLab CERIBIO – Biotech’s new launchpad established in Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch University (SU) has announced the opening of LaunchLab CERIBIO, a biotechnology laboratory for biotechnology startups. This facility is an...
Innovation and entrepreneurship
Stellenbosch University’s Botanical Garden – Bucking the global trend
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden (SUBG) is one of only two botanical gardens in a global survey of living plant collections that have continued to...
The Future of Drug Discovery: Nanosene’s BzAM Terpolymer Series enhances global health solutions
Nanosene Pty (Ltd) is the first bespoke polymer innovator and supplier in South Africa dedicated to developing and producing amphiphilic polymers to study...
Innovation and entrepreneurship
Revolutionising Cannabis Extraction: How researchers from SU are unlocking new value from Cannabis waste
In the competitive world of medicinal cannabis, efficiency and sustainability are not just buzzwords, they define success. Yet, in current industrial processes...
Innovation and entrepreneurship
Stellenbosch University’s Letting Office facilitates commercial partnership to aid students in need
For many students, the financial strain of tuition fees is a constant challenge. Despite various financial aid opportunities, a significant number of students...