​​​​​A large research-led University requires the collaboration of many colleagues and students within the organisation as well local and even international external stakeholders. Some business schools use symphony orchestras to demonstrate...

Jennifer Kate van Heerden, the recipient of this year's coveted Chancellor's Medal, passed every year of study with distinction, and obtained distinctions in every one of the 11 domains of the final-year examinations. Van Heerden, who was...

History was made this year when Dr Reggie King became the first person in the FMHS to receive his PhD in Orthopaedic Surgery. King (39) – a practicing private orthopaedic surgeon with the Spine Centre - said he was thrilled and proud of his...

​Many geological samples contain a variety of phases. Some of these phases are not easily distinguishable using a backscattering electron detector (BSD). In this case, Energy Dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX) and/or Wave dispersive analysis...

​A distinguishing feature of institutions with an ethos of excellence is that they offer various levels and forms of recognition for excellent performance. SU does this by means of, among others, our annual Chancellor's Awards for personnel...

​​​​The threat of bat-borne viruses in Southern Africa continues to be a major concern for public health and wildlife conservation. In a bid to shed light on this critical issue, the Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation ( CERI​)...

​​​A second chance, coupled with hard work and the determination to succeed, has seen Phumeza Gova, a beneficiary of the SciMathUS programme, take to the stage twice during Stellenbosch University's December 2019 Graduation Week. Gova was...

​Nicky Newton-King, the first woman CEO in the 132-year history of the Johannesburg Stock exchange (JSE), was the special guest at the annual event for alumni and graduates of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences on Monday, 9...

A fiercely contested USSA Water Polo final between neighbouring rivals UCT and Maties Sport culminated in victory for the Stellenbosch University host side, with both the men's and women's teams taking the titles. Maties won the women's...

An interest in the discovery of new drugs to combat the scourge of infectious diseases in Malawi, has inspired Dr Collins Edward Jana since 2008 to persist in his efforts to finally obtain a PhD in Biochemistry from Stellenbosch University...