Media release
New research project aims to transform tuberculosis diagnosis with AI-powered technology
A new research project will combine fingerstick blood testing with artificial intelligence (AI) technology to improve tuberculosis (TB) detection in settings...
Media release
International consortium launches effort to improve diagnosis of childhood tuberculous meningitis
Stellenbosch University (SU) is coordinating a large international research project aimed at developing rapid point-of-care tests to enable earlier diagnosis of...
Awards and milestones
Prof Elmi Muller reflects on humanity, resilience and the future of the FMHS
In January 2022, renowned transplant surgeon and healthcare leader Prof Elmi Muller took office as Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS)...
Media release
New internship programme at SU clinics opens doors for aspiring medical receptionists
For many young South Africans, earning a qualification is only the beginning of a difficult journey. The next hurdle is finding the work experience employers...
Media release
Stellenbosch University researchers and international partners develop global ‘Declaration on Multilingual Healthcare’
Patients who do not speak the same language as their healthcare providers are disadvantaged worldwide when it comes to accessing healthcare services and...
Medicine and health
SU secures EDCTP grant to advance rapid diagnostic test for childhood TB meningitis
Stellenbosch University (SU) has been awarded a substantial grant from the European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP) to support...
Medicine and health
Global experts, led by SU, outline urgent response to Ebola outbreak
In response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda, scientists from Stellenbosch University (SU) have collaborated...
Medicine and health
Healing starts with vulnerability: South African medical deans unite for #CrazySock4Docs day
On Friday, 5 June 2026, medical faculties across South Africa will don their brightest, most colourful socks for the annual #CrazySocks4Docs campaign. Led by...
Institutional news
Four SU finalists in running for SA’s prestigious ‘Science Oscars’
Four finalists from Stellenbosch University (SU) will represent the institution at the 2025/2026 National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF)/South32 Awards whe...
Media release
People with Down syndrome must be included in conversations about their healthcare
People with Down syndrome and their families consistently value healthcare that is relational, respectful, and person-centred, rather than focused solely on...