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Maties driving academy car mock-up

Innovation and entrepreneurship

Your journey starts here: SU launches Maties Driving Academy

For many students, learning to drive sits patiently on the “I’ll get to it” life list - somewhere in between exams, assignments and everything else university...
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Botanical Garden

Innovation and entrepreneurship

Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden launches new specialist gift shop

The beloved gift shop at Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden is re-launching in March in a spacious new building on the grounds, with botanically focused...

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Inventors awards

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...

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CEO - Ben - Testimonial

Phagoflux: From Research to Cutting-Edge Autophagy Solutions

Phagoflux specialises in the development of innovative sensing technologies that facilitate the measurement of autophagy, a very important function for cell...

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CEO - Chris-Abraham_EV - Testimonial

Planning EV fleets in the real world: Inside SU’s new spinout company

When mechatronics engineer Chris set out to research electric minibus taxis during his postgraduate studies at Stellenbosch University (SU), he wasn’t trying to...

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Shaping a place for business: Meet Stellenbosch 2025

Shaping a place for business: Meet Stellenbosch 2025

Stellenbosch may be known for its academic excellence and wine estates, but behind the postcard image a new narrative is emerging – one that positions the town...

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Meet the 2025 cohort of EDHE Matiepreneurs

Meet the 2025 cohort of EDHE Matiepreneurs

Seven student entrepreneurs from Stellenbosch University (SU) have advanced to the regional round of the 2025 Entrepreneurship Development in Higher Education’s...

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