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Opinion and features
Democracy faces growing strain as institutions weaken and trust erodes
Accidental professor champions smarter resource use for future generations
Prof Neill Goosen from the Department of Chemical Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering at Stellenbosch University delivered his inaugural lecture on...
Prof Tobi Louw explores machine learning’s role in chemical and minerals processing
Prof Tobi Louw from the Department of Chemical Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering at Stellenbosch University delivered his inaugural lecture on Tuesday...
Institutional news
Shanghai Rankings place SU among world’s leading universities
When it comes to global university rankings, 2025 is proving to be a good year for Stellenbosch University (SU). Earlier this year, SU featured among the best...
Prof Debra Shepherd unlocks economics with a human touch
This Women's Month, we're celebrating the academic staff at Stellenbosch University (SU) who are shaping minds and inspiring excellence through their teaching...
Prof Louise du Toit confronts SA’s sexual violence crisis
Prof Louise du Toit from the Department of Philosophy in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences delivered her inaugural lecture on Thursday 14 August 2025. The...
Connecting Globally, Growing Locally: SU Staff Reflect on Erasmus+ Training Week in Berlin
Three Stellenbosch University (SU) staff members returned from an enriching Erasmus+ Staff Training Week at Freie Universität Berlin (FUB) 23 – 27 June 2025...