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Prof Juliana Claassens honoured for global impact in gender and biblical studies
Prof Juliana Claassens, a leading scholar at the Department of Old and New Testament of Stellenbosch University (SU), has been awarded a prestigious Humboldt...
Stellenbosch University Celebrates International Chinese Language Day with Cultural Showcase
To mark International Chinese Language Day 2025, the Confucius Institute at Stellenbosch University (CISU), hosted a cultural celebration on 25 April...
Strengthening Science Communication: Stellenbosch Students Participate in VIU Spring School
Empowering researchers with communication and engagement skills is essential to transform scientific discoveries into public understanding, trust, and...
Freedom Day: Experts focus on moral leadership, moral imagination and religion
South Africans celebrated Freedom Day on 27 April. In opinion pieces for the media, experts at Stellenbosch University emphasised the importance of moral...
New research chair at SU to impact the blue economy
Prof Annie Bekker from Stellenbosch University’s (SU’s) Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering has been awarded the DSTI/NRF-SAIMI SARChI...
New 'data science HQ' is a space for collaboration and exploration
More than five years since it was launched, Stellenbosch University's globally renowned School for Data Science and Computational Thinking has a new home at the...
Cutting off parasite’s energy supply could help fight malaria
In 2023, malaria caused 597 000 deaths worldwide, according to the World Health Organization, with most occurring in Africa, where the deadliest malaria...
Passing of renowned herpetologist met with shock and sadness
The Centre for Invasion Biology (CIB) and the Department of Botany and Zoology at Stellenbosch University (SU) were shocked to learn of the passing of Dr John...
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SU and Examinations Council of Lesotho sign groundbreaking agreement
A groundbreaking agreement was signed by Stellenbosch University's Unit for International Credentialling (SU-UIC) and the Examinations Council of Lesotho (ECoL...
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Prof Bertie Fielding’s research supports development of treatments for viral, bacterial infections
Prof Bertie Fielding, Dean of the Faculty of Science at Stellenbosch University, delivered his inaugural lecture on Tuesday 22 April 2025. The title of his...
Safety in Stellenbosch high on the agenda at Imbizo
Closer collaboration between different stakeholders is key to combatting crime in Stellenbosch. This was one of the main takeaways from the first Safety Imbizo...
UNESCO Chair of Education for Peace and Transformative Solidarity to be awarded to SU
The United Nations' Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Gandhi-Montessori-Luthuli Chair of Education for Peace and Transformative...
AI’s impact under the spotlight on World Creativity and Innovation Day
World Creativity and Innovation Day was celebrated on 21 April. In opinion pieces for the media, experts at Stellenbosch University focused on the impact of...
USE celebrates the CEOs behind the 35 spinout successes
University of Stellenbosch Enterprises (USE) celebrated the Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of its 35 spinout companies for their successes, adaptability and...
SU welcomes second cohort of SUNRISE fellows
Last week, Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study (STIAS) was filled with purpose and optimism as Stellenbosch University (SU) officially launched the...
Distinguised academic and researcher, Prof Bayaga, joins faculty
The Faculty of Education welcomed Prof Anass Bayaga, a distinguished academic and researcher, in April. Prof Bayaga has been appointed full professor in the...
SU’s Prof Marena Manley to receive prestigious international award in Rome
Prof Marena Manley, of Stellenbosch University's Department of Food Science, has been named by the International Council for Near Infrared Spectroscopy (ICNIRS)...
International Staff Training Week 2025
From 7 to 11 April 2025, Stellenbosch University International hosted an International Staff Training Week that brought together 21 professional...
PREDAC 2025 Contact Session | 9 April @ STIAS
What is this? The PREDAC short course is a free annual offering for newly appointed lecturers at Stellenbosch University (SU). It provides a space for...
Multiple perspectives on digitalisation, AI, sustainability, and soil protection
The Stellenbosch University's (SU) Development and Rule of Law Programme (DROP), in collaboration with the School for Climate Studies and the Stellenbosch...
FMHS PhD candidate selected for global female science programme
When Carene Ndong Sima, a PhD candidate in the Division of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics, was selected for the Female Science Talents Intensive Track...
Meet Beatriz Villacañas, SU’s new Spanish lecturer
Beatriz Villacañas didn't imagine her academic journey would one day lead her to the oak-lined avenues of Stellenbosch. Yet when she walks across campus...
"Dinkbeeld: Smeltkroes" sculpture unveiled in front of the Endler
SU lecturer’s WOOP25 campaign close to R100 000 fundraising target
With their 600 km cycle challenge completed, Stellenbosch University (SU) lecturer Dr Marietjie Lutz and her team of cyclists have their eyes trained on the...
Parents concerned about children’s safety en route to school – SU study
Many parents in the Cape Metropole, especially those in lower-income areas, are deeply concerned about the safety of their children when they travel to school...
SU/NU Global Health Knowledge Hub Official Launch
The numerous challenges in global health, such as climate change and disease, transcend national boundaries, and no single university or research group can...
Science faculty welcomes newly designated director
The Faculty of Science takes pleasure in welcoming Mr Mbuso Dludlu as its new director of faculty management from 1 April 2025.
He will be taking over the...
SU welcomes former Rector to key health sciences development role
Emeritus Professor Wim de Villiers, who recently stepped down as Rector and Vice Chancellor at Stellenbosch University (SU), will be continuing his journey with...
Learning to Let Go: Pedagogical Courage and Uncertainty with Escape Room Pedagogies
You are invited to attend the lunch time Auxin session offered by the Centre for Teaching and Learning.
Speaker: Delecia Davids
Topic: Learning to Let Go...
Assessment in the Age of AI: Principles, Practices and Innovations for the Future of Learning symposium
The Assessment in the Age of AI: Principles, Practices and Innovations for the Future of Learning symposium was hosted by UCT and SU at the Hasso Plattner d
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Mental healthcare in SA – a system on life support
World Health Day: 7 April 2025
Even though a third...
Equality demands more than equal treatment
Substantive equality – not just equal treatment, but deep structural justice – took centre stage at the 19th Annual Human Rights Lecture at Stellenbosch...
Celebrating accounting excellence
The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences School of Accountancy (SoA) graduates have once again demonstrated their exceptional talent and dedication. The...
CREST at 30: A powerhouse of research and policy influence
“We've been busy," Prof Johann Mouton remarked at a recent conference marking the 30th anniversary of Stellenbosch University's Centre for Research on...
Are you ready for Giving Maties Day?
Have you made your contribution? Shared the message? Encouraged others to get involved? Our annual #It'sGivingMaties campaign is in full swing, and we're...
Dr Rhoda Meyer receive Scholarly Teaching Award and Teaching Fellowship
Dr Rhoda Meyer, a senior lecturer in the Department of Health Professions Education (DHPE) at Stellenbosch University's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences...
Advancing SU’s internationalisation agenda
As the saying goes, change is the only constant. Nowhere is this more evident than in the dynamic landscape of global higher education. The sector continues to...
Dr Katlego Letlonkane channels passion for social justice into LLD research
Katlego Letlonkane is a familiar face on the Stellenbosch University (SU) campus. Many staff members know her as the dynamic facilitator of the Siyakhula...
Some insects are declining, but what’s happening to the other 99%?
A team of scientists from South Africa and the United Kingdom have developed a synthesis framework, integrating multiple evidence streams, that will allow for...
World Health Day: Prioritising the health of mothers, newborns
World Health Day is observed annually on 7 April. The theme for 2025 is “Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures" focusing on improving maternal and newborn...
DLTE Seminar - Kindling the fire: Transformative teaching and the decolonisation of medical education
You are invited to attend the second quarterly Teaching-Learning-Assessment seminar of 2025, offered by the Division for Learning and Teaching Enhancement
...Brothers in law: Unique trio redefines friendship at SU
Three best friends walk into a wine bar. All of them are lawyers. One is Xhosa, one is Afrikaans and one is Indian… If this sounds like the beginning of a...
Tax systems in Africa must be revamped to boost economic growth
A new study at Stellenbosch University (SU) found that tax administration in many African countries is inefficient, hindering revenue collection. This points...
Master’s research sheds light on violence against teachers
Siboniso Mcobothi's research for his Master's degree in education at Stellenbosch University (SU) sheds light on an issue that is often overlooked in South...
Institutional news
Shaping a more inclusive future – CIRCoRe Report ‘a rich source’ for the future
Stellenbosch University Council noted with appreciation the Close-out Report of the Committee in Response to the Recommendations of the Khampepe Commission...
FMHS experts lead key research for new WHO salt guidelines
Eight million deaths worldwide are annually attributed to poor diet, with approximately two million linked specifically to high sodium consumption—a primary...
How unexpected pivots led MBA graduate to the top
For Etienne (39), leadership was never about climbing the corporate ladder – it was about building something meaningful, empowering people, and constantly...
From supporting students to becoming one: Stellenbosch Business School employee redefines her worth
Rowena (36) has spent years behind the scenes at Stellenbosch Business School as the secretary for the Centre for Responsible Leadership Studies (Africa)...