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OECD elaborate on key findings of economic survey
The Bureau for Economic Research (BER) and the Department of Economics recently hosted a presentation by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and...
CERI and GIZ launch next phase of genomic surveillance partnership
Establishing robust systems to monitor and analyse genetic information from pathogens helps South Africa to quickly detect and track changes in viruses...
UVA students study rugby’s role in South Africa at Game Change Summer School
Sport plays a vital role in building relationships, bridging historical divides, and bringing about social change – and nowhere is this better demonstrated...
SU student receives prestigious award recognising young doctors
Final-year MBChB student at Stellenbosch University (SU), Kayla Lourens has been recognised as one of South Africa's top final-year medical students, earning...
Lihle Baleka: Defying the binary, challenging injustice
YOUTH MONTH
This Youth Month, we're celebrating students who are driving positive change on campus, in their communities and beyond. Through their leadership...
How MSMEs in South Africa can thrive
Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) Day was celebrated on Friday 27 June. In opinion pieces for the media, experts at Stellenbosch University...
Prof Louis Jenkins receives international medical award
When Professor Louis Jenkins received an email announcing he'd won a prestigious international award for 'Excellence in Health Care', his first instinct was to...
Men’s mental health in South Africa: The silent struggle
Men's Mental Health Month draws to a close on Monday, 30 June. In an opinion piece for the Cape Argus, Mandisa Mashaba from the Division of Health Systems and...
World generates 40 million tons e-waste annually
Every year, the world generates around 40 million tons of electronic waste (e-waste) - the equivalent of throwing away 800 laptops every second (according to...
For Prof Nicola People are the Heart of Every Meaningful Innovation
She believes people are the starting point of every great idea and the heart of every meaningful innovation, says Prof Nicola Smit, our Chief Operating Officer...
Where flowers bloom, so does hope
Dear Colleague,
It is with great pleasure that I contribute to this gazette in my new capacity as Acting Chief Operating Officer. It is a privilege to join the...
USSA sendoff speech
By Aiden Tun
Good afternoon players, coaches and Maties staffBefore I tell you who I am, let me tell you what I believe: “I believe in showing up when it's...
SU's Policy Innovation Lab supports high-level roundtable on improving SA's public service
For over two decades, South Africa has grappled with challenges in its public administration, particularly at the senior leadership level of directors-general...
Shattering consequences of tuberculous meningitis described in new study
Tuberculosis is one of the top 10 causes of death in children under the age of five globally. Young children, who have immature immune systems, are more likely...
Nkosinathi Malukanya: Inspired to serve through social work
YOUTH MONTH
This Youth Month, we're celebrating students who are driving positive change on campus, in their communities and beyond. Through their leadership...
BCom (International Business) Students Prepare to Embark on Global Exchange Adventures
As the first semester draws to a close and Stellenbosch...
Maties Sport to host USSA Hockey Championships at Stellenbosch University's newly enhanced facility
South Africa's only university venue featuring three water-based astroturf pitches
As we gear up for the 2025 USSA Winter Championships, excitement is building...
Audrey Chidawanyika: Jumpstarting dreams
Luke Vorhies: 'We are stronger together'
After the hashtags: A letter to SA’s youth left with debris
You are not the leaders of tomorrow. That phrase is a lullaby meant to quiet your present urgency. You are leaders of now. The present belongs to you, not in...
A Decade of Impact: How the SU LaunchLab is powering innovation - and now Biotech
A decade ago, Stellenbosch University (SU) LaunchLab was officially brought to life inside what was once a dusty furniture repair building. Today, the thriving...
Impact
Chloe Farinha: Leading through growth and learning
Final-year BScAgric student Chloe Farinha has carved a path through SU that blends academic rigour with inspired leadership. In 2024, she was awarded the Rector...
Prof Pierre Goussard running to save children’s lives
On July 5th, Professor Pierre Goussard will line up at the start of one of the world's most challenging trail runs, the Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon in...
Industrial Engineering offers women a bright future
Industrial engineering offers fantastic career opportunities for women. Industrial engineers work in manufacturing, mining, logistics, healthcare, agriculture...
Impact
Liam Gillesen: Building bridges through solidarity, not charity
For Liam Gillesen, a fourth-year SU student pursuing a combined Bachelor of Accounting and a Bachelor of Laws degree, leadership begins where titles end. Raised...
Lesetja Kganyago installed as SU’s 16th Chancellor in stately ceremony
A cold and steady rain fell over Stellenbosch on Friday morning, but rays of sunshine appeared over lunch as Stellenbosch University (SU) celebrated a...
Aidan Fletcher: Service guided by faith, driven by compassion
YOUTH MONTH
This Youth Month, we're celebrating students who are driving positive change on campus, in their communities and beyond. Through their leadership...
SARUA Hosts Inaugural Regional Higher Education Conference in Lusaka
Lusaka, Zambia – 21–23 May 2025 – The Southern African Regional Universities Association (SARUA) successfully hosted its first-ever regional conference...
Institutional news
SU improves on overall score on QS Rankings
Just three spots. That's how close Stellenbosch University (SU) came to ranking among the top 300 universities in the world for the third year in a row...
AI making it easier to diagnose TB in sub-Saharan Africa
Stellenbosch University (SU) researchers are playing a leading role in a global trial investigating the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve...
Caroline Wallington: Expert activist for ecological and social justice
YOUTH MONTH
This Youth Month, we're celebrating students who are driving positive change on campus, in their communities and beyond. Through their leadership...
When spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion Stellenbosch community unite for social justice on Youth Day 20
"When spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion."
With these powerful words from an Ethiopian proverb, Prof Thuli Madonsela once again wove meaning and unity...
Rochelle Hellens: A fresh take on driving success
In celebration of Youth Month, the Young Alumni Programme (YAP) at Stellenbosch University (SU) is showcasing our incredible young alumni. Meet some of our...
Prof Karen Welman’s vision for movement science and community health
As Executive Head of the Department of Exercise, Sport and Lifestyle Medicine and currently Head of two of its divisions, the Division of Movement Science and...
Impact
Revando van Wyk: From rock bottom to role model
When Revando van Wyk, a third-year education student at SU, recently stood in front of a high school class, encouraging learners to believe in their ability to...
Youth Day: Social justice, mental health and misinformation under the spotlight
South Africans celebrated Youth Day on Monday 16 June. In opinion pieces for the media, students and staff at Stellenbosch University wrote about young people...
Impact
Ornela Meri: A voice for refugees and asylum seekers at SU
Ornela Meri knows what it means to fight for a future in unfamiliar territory. A refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), she was six years old when...
Kamryn Smith: Championing a just and sustainable future
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Francisca Darkoh: Nourishing dignity, one meal at a time
Thanks to the ingenuity and visionary leadership of a remarkable student, Youth Day on the SU campus will again be celebrated with a soup kitchen, where a warm...
SU hosts international kidney stone surgery masterclass
Stellenbosch University's Division of Urology successfully hosted its annual international masterclass in Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL), drawing...
Prestigious win for SA-initiated global entrepreneurship research partnership
At a glittering gala dinner event on 3 June 2025, Stellenbosch University’s Allan Gray Centre for Africa Entrepreneurship (AGCAE) and its partners were...
Stellenbosch Innovators Celebrated at Cape Chamber and CHEC Innovation Awards
Three outstanding members of the Stellenbosch University (SU) community were honoured at the prestigious Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) and Cape...
Impact
Ocean Postman: From volunteer to voice for student-led climate activism
In a world facing an escalating climate crisis, Ocean Postman is determined to show that big change can begin with small steps close to home. A third-year BA...
AI Coaching – A breakthrough for South Africa’s youth
With South Africa’s record level of youth unemployment and limited access to professional coaching, AI-powered coaching may offer a...
15 000 kilometres, three continents, one portrait – a journey of academic connection
A painting commissioned as a gift for Stellenbosch University's Distinguished Professor of Education, Prof Jonathan Jansen, recently completed a remarkable...
Flu vaccine for high-risk individuals
Likhona Tokota: Playing it forward
YOUTH MONTHThis Youth Month, we're celebrating students who are driving positive change on campus, in their communities and beyond. Through their leadership...
SU’s Policy Innovation Lab drives SDG progress
Stellenbosch University (SU) – as co-drivers of the South African Goalkeepers community for the Gates Foundation – is part of a vibrant, cross-sectoral...