Three outstanding members of the Stellenbosch University (SU) community were honoured at the prestigious Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) and Cape Higher Education Consortium (CHEC) Innovation Awards, held at Cape Town City Hall on Tuesday, 10 June 2025.

World Intellectual Property Day is an occasion that highlights the importance of Intellectual Property (IP) in recognising creativity and innovation. The event takes place on 26 April annually and is marked by discussions and networking between researchers, academics, industry and policymakers.

University of Stellenbosch Enterprises (USE) celebrated the Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of its 35 spinout companies for their successes, adaptability and resilience at USE’s annual CEO event. Hosted by USE and proudly sponsored by Von Seidels, the event highlighted the achievements of USE’s portfolio of companies that, in just the first quarter of the year, have already exceeded R8 million in profits – surpassing the total from last year.

Stellenbosch University (SU) has announced the opening of LaunchLab CERIBIO, a biotechnology laboratory for biotechnology startups. This facility is an extension of the services offered to entrepreneurs by SU’s business incubator, the LaunchLab.

Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden (SUBG) is one of only two botanical gardens in a global survey of living plant collections that have continued to actively increase wild and conservation-grade plant collections in recent years.

Nanosene Pty (Ltd) is the first bespoke polymer innovator and supplier in South Africa dedicated to developing and producing amphiphilic polymers to study specialised proteins that serve as molecular drug targets.

In the competitive world of medicinal cannabis, efficiency and sustainability are not just buzzwords, they define success. Yet, in current industrial processes up to 50% of the valuable compounds from the plant (the cannabinoids) are discarded as waste.

For many students, the financial strain of tuition fees is a constant challenge. Despite various financial aid opportunities, a significant number of students still cannot cover the costs of their education.

Students at Stellenbosch University now have access to nutritious, easy to prepare Food Sock meals, available at Maties Coffee Hub in the Neelsie. The R45 meal kit serves up to four people, offering an affordable and convenient meal solution for students.

The Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden (SUBG) has been a hub for teaching and research for over a century.