One of the academic world's largest international meetings addressing topics in microbial ecology, the 19th International Symposium on Microbial Ecology (ISME), will take place in Cape Town, South Africa in August. More than 1 500...

Two new species of psychoactive mushrooms in the genus Psilocybe have been described from southern Africa, bringing the list to six known species indigenous to Africa. This is even though Psilocybe species are amongst the most well-known...

​Mai Wageh, a PhD-student from McMaster University in Canada, recently spent six weeks in Prof. Kathy Myburgh's lab at Stellenbosch University (SU) to gain technical expertise in extracellular vesicle (EV) analysis. The visit was made...

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...

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Dr Bambesiwe May won a L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Award. She develops sustainable frameworks to manage mining waste. Her work reduces environmental risks and makes the industry more sustainable.

SU is ready to welcome thousands of new students to its campuses. Newcomers will meet mentors, visit campus and learn more about university life. The official welcoming event takes place at the Danie Craven Stadium.

Join us for this Science Café Stellenbosch and meet the physicists behind the world's longest quantum satellite link.