Prof Arnold Rix from the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering at Stellenbosch University delivered his inaugural...

Africa has taken a historic step forward for sustainable development, food security and environmental protection when the Pan-African Parliament (PAP)...

African Universities Day is celebrated on 12 November every year. In an opinion piece for University World News, Anita Nel, Chief Director: Innovation and...

Prof Bernard Bekker from the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering at Stellenbosch University delivered his...

Two scientists from Stellenbosch University (SU) have been inaugurated as members of the South African Young Academy of Science (SAYAS). 

Dr Phila Msimang and Dr...

Stellenbosch University (SU) recently hosted a high-level delegation from the Paris Region (Île-de-France) as part of a broader regional mission to South Africa...

If you were in Stellenbosch earlier this week and noticed a motorcade with flashing blue lights sweeping down Ryneveld Street, you were witnessing history in...

What, truly, is the meaning of the Nobel Prize for Literature? Who – writer, nation, language or market – does it finally serve? Might it be time, as JM Coetzee...

Two Stellenbosch University (SU) students have found a way to tackle food insecurity, support local food vendors, and improve access to affordable meals — all...

In South Africa, thousands of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities are being left behind because they are not identified early enough to...

Stellenbosch University’s (SU) brightest minds gathered this week at the Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study (STIAS) for the 2025 Research and Innovation...

At a gathering of higher education leaders from across the Southern African Development Community (SADC), Stellenbosch University (SU) reaffirmed its commitment...

Tears of joy, broad smiles, and a general sense of accomplishment marked a special graduation ceremony at the Brandvlei Correctional Centre just outside...

Stellenbosch University (SU) has proudly confirmed the names of the exceptional individuals who will receive honorary doctorates at upcoming graduation...

At a recent black-tie gala at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) at Stellenbosch University (SU), in...

Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Media Manager, Martin Viljoen, usually works behind the scenes to promote the institution and his beloved hometown, but earlier...

Two Stellenbosch University (SU) students, Haingo Andry and Simon Malan, have been named among the recipients of the prestigious 2025 Global Google PhD...

Prof Herman Kamper from the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering at Stellenbosch University delivered his inaugural...

Dr Zara Trafford, a scholar in disability studies at the Institute for Life Course Health Research in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at...

Many packaged foods for babies and young children sold in South Africa contain flavourings that could harm their eating habits and health. Flavourings in these...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing how societies think, act and make decisions, and now it is prompting fresh ideas about how governments can work, says...

Prof Russel Botman’s enduring commitment to hope and transformation was celebrated during the 10th anniversary of the Russel Botman Memorial Lecture (RBML)...

A light moment before a serious message

It takes a very big personality to upstage the president of South Africa – but that is precisely what happened at the...

Stellenbosch University (SU) has honoured the outstanding achievements of a record 87 students at this year’s annual Rector’s Awards for Excellent Achievement. ...

World Food Day is celebrated annually on 16 October. In opinion pieces for the media, experts at Stellenbosch University highlight the importance of...

Prof John Babafemi from the Department of Civil Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering at Stellenbosch University delivered his inaugural lecture on Tuesday...

Jeanne-Marié Koekemoer, an honours student in drama at Stellenbosch University (SU) who is making her mark on the South African theatre scene, is participating...

October is observed as Mental Health Awareness Month, and World Mental Health Day is celebrated on 10 October. In opinion pieces for the media, experts at...

Stellenbosch University (SU), a founding sponsor of the Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees, is looking forward to having thousands of festivalgoers come and share in...

Prof Regan Solomons from the Department of Paediatrics and Child Health at Tygerberg Hospital and the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Stellenbosch...

Stellenbosch University (SU) continues to hold its own in a fast-changing and competitive global higher education landscape. In its most recent achievement, SU...

In South Africa, up to nine out of ten patients with mental health disorders do not receive treatment or have access to mental healthcare programmes. Primary...

In a ceremony rich in symbolism, solemnity and celebration, Stellenbosch University (SU) formally inaugurated Prof Deresh Ramjugernath as its 13th Rector and...

Heritage Day was celebrated in South Africa on 24 September. In opinion pieces for the media, experts at Stellenbosch University point out that the country's...

The official opening of the National Institute for Theoretical and Computational Sciences (NITheCS) headquarters at Stellenbosch University (SU) marks a...

Stellenbosch University (SU) has over the past two decades made steady progress in creating an environment where students with disabilities feel included and...

Stellenbosch University's Policy Innovation Lab has been awarded a R5 million (€250 000) grant, marking an important step in its integration of AI and digital...

Starting on 18 August 2025, Stellenbosch University (SU), through the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Learning and Teaching, will conduct two key surveys...

In this Women’s Month, we honour a pioneering woman whose quiet courage reshaped the academic landscape of Stellenbosch University’s...

​The voting period to select candidates to serve on the Students' Representative Council  (SRC) is nearly at an end. Students have until 23:59 today, Friday, 29...

In today's digital age, data is often described as the new gold or oil, underscoring its immense value for innovation, production, and services. The ability to...

​​​In a first for South Africa, a surgeon with the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has successfully removed a donor kidney using robotic surgery...

In the bustling marketing office of Stellenbosch University's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Florence de Vries has carved out more than just a career...

​For many international students arriving at Stellenbosch University (SU), the first warm smile they encounter belongs to Ms Kalon Damons, Coordinator for...

When mechatronics engineer Chris set out to research electric minibus taxis during his postgraduate studies at Stellenbosch University (SU), he wasn't trying to...

​​Not even the rain could dampen the enthusiasm of the more than forty volunteers from Stellenbosch University (SU), the environmental organisation Greenpop...

​​The Stellenbosch University (SU) community mourns the tragic passing of Dr Donovan (Don) Kirkwood, Curator of the SU Botanical Gardens (SUBG).  Kirkwood fell...