In Africa, with Africa, for Africa: Visit paving the way for future collaboration
Stellenbosch University's (US) Rector and Vice-Chancellor, Prof Deresh Ramjugernath, recently led a high-level delegation on a first-ever strategic tour...
First-of-its-kind summit hosted by SU’s Centre for Information Integrity in Africa
A first-of-its-kind Summit on Information Integrity featuring leading researchers, policy activists, industry roleplayers and media practitioners was hosted...
Student-led initiative tackles food insecurity on Tygerberg Campus
A dedicated group of student volunteers is making a tangible difference in the lives of their peers through the Tygerberg Pantry Project (TPP), an emergency...
Study reveals what makes telemedicine work in SA
In a country where public health facilities are often overburdened and under-resourced, telemedicine services — the use of technology, such as video calls...
Giving voice to children with communication needs
Members of the Division of Speech-Language and Hearing Therapy at Stellenbosch University's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences have completed a project to...
The 3–4-year PhD in South Africa: A false economy?
If we want our PhD graduates to help shape South Africa's future, we need to prepare them for more than just writing a thesis. We need to equip them for the...
SA leads in nature conservation using huge corridors
Networks of large corridors of natural habitat, composed of mostly natural grassland, but also forests, wetlands, and small rivers play a key role in...
World Hepatitis Day: Removing barriers to eliminate viral hepatitis by 2030
World Hepatitis Day is commemorated annually on 28 July. In an opinion piece for the Daily Maverick, Dr Tongai Maponga & Prof Wolfgang Preiser from the...
Becoming a purposeful scholar: Creating impact that matters
It is more important than ever for doctoral scholars today to produce research that matters: solutions for real-world impact that reach beyond the confines...
Tree planting ceremony symbolises new future for Wilgenhof
A new Cape Willow tree on the front lawn of Wilgenhof men's residence on the corner of Ryneveld and Victoria Street in Stellenbosch symbolises a new beginning...
SU PhD student pioneers AI app to revolutionise job applications
A PhD student at Stellenbosch University (SU) has developed a groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) app that could help address South Africa's...
Jeannie de Villiers-Strijdom speaks at Professor Roland Happ's colloquium
As part of the long-standing collaboration between the universities of Leipzig and Stellenbosch, Jeannie de Villiers-Strijdom presented her study on financial...
Small Businesses, Big Impact
For over a decade, the Small Business Academy (SBA) at the Stellenbosch Business School has embodied the mission of the Faculty of Economic and Management...
Five Maties among News24’s 30 Young Mandelas of 2025
Five remarkable Maties have been recognised among News24's 30 Young Mandelas of 2025, an accolade honouring young South Africans who embody the spirit and...
Can AI tools identify crucial health-related research questions?
The jury is still out on whether artificial intelligence may potentially play a role in identifying important and impactful health-related research questions...
No time for hibernation at SU International: The show must go on
While the rest of Stellenbosch University (SU) quietly goes into winter hibernation and our students enjoy a well-deserved recess, the team at SU...
Malawian delegation visits SU to benchmark development of a new mining curriculum
A delegation from Malawi's higher education and mining sector visited the Department of Earth Sciences and the Departments of Chemical Engineering and Civil...
Africa’s First International School-leaving Qualification Gains Momentum with Successful ISC Examinations
Stellenbosch University's Unit for International Credentialling (SU-UIC) is proud to reflect on a milestone in advancing accessible international education on...
Building Resilience: African Experts Gain Critical Skills in Health Disaster Recovery
Stellenbosch University (SU), through its Partners Enhancing Resilience for People Exposed to Risks – University Consortium (PERIPERI U), partnered with the...
Mandela Day: Experts focus on Madiba's enduring qualities
Boldness, diplomacy, and a commitment to democracy — these are just some of the qualities that come to mind when one thinks of Nelson Mandela. In...