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A photo of the 2026 Future Professors cohort at Stellenbosch University

Education

New cohort of Future Professors receive a warm welcome at introductory conference

At a time when universities worldwide are grappling with rapid technological change, evolving knowledge economies and shifting public expectations, a group of...

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A polygonal vector illustration of inflamed diseased kidney, healthy kidney, and recovery of kidney functions on a dark blue background.

Opinion and features

South Africa’s organ shortage: Time to act

World Kidney Day is marked each year on 12 March. In an opinion piece for the Weekend Argus, Prof Yazied Chothia from the Division of Nephrology writes that a...

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G20 and TUM

Media release

SU part of global team delivering landmark G20 digital agenda analysis

Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Policy Innovation Lab is part of an international partnership that has formally handed over a landmark policy report tracing the...

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A traditional high school classroom with individual desks and chairs.

Media release

New study questions value of grade repetition before matric

Now that the dust has settled on the matric results celebrations and the school year is in full swing, we need to take a harder look at whether high repetition...

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Dr Lutz to ride Cape Epic for students

Media release

SU lecturer tackles epic challenge to raise funds for science students in need

First-year Stellenbosch University (SU) chemistry lecturer Dr Marietjie Lutz is back in the saddle for a good cause, raising funds for students in need. But...

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A horizontal vector banner of women of different skin colours and nationalities standing together, looking up.

Opinion and features

International Women’s Day: Key challenges for gender equality remain

The weight women carry, social norms and sexual corruption, and empathy for victims of violence. These are the issues that experts at Stellenbosch University...

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Newly appointed extraordinary professor at the Centre for Social Justice Prof Tshepo Madlingozi

Media release

Hope in a time of fracture: Prof Tshepo Madlingozi joins Centre for Social Justice

If you see an elegant figure walking thoughtfully across the Stellenbosch University (SU) campus – composed, alert, quietly resolute – it may well be Prof...

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#GivingMaties2026

Media release

Stellenbosch University launches #GivingMaties, 40-day drive to fight student hunger

Student hunger remains a pressing reality at Stellenbosch University (SU) – and from 5 March to 15 April, the SU community is mobilising to respond. Alumni...

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Matie is new CEO of USA Tennis / Matie nuwe uitvoerende hoof van VSA-tennisvereniging

Awards and milestones

Matie alumnus appointed CEO of United States Tennis Association

From the Maties tennis courts in Stellenbosch to leading one of the biggest organisations in world tennis, Stellenbosch University (SU) alumnus Craig Tiley...

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Vice-Chancellor's Achievement Awards

Awards and milestones

Top first-year achievers shine at Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Awards

Stellenbosch University (SU) honoured 37 of the country’s most outstanding matric achievers on Tuesday evening at the Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Awards for...

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7th Social Justice Lecture Baroness Amos and Prof Madonsela

Media release

Stability without equity is fragile, Baroness Valerie Amos warns in 7th Social Justice Lecture

On World Day of Social Justice, the Baxter Theatre Centre in Rondebosch became a forum for a sober reckoning with the state of the world. Delivering...

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Zebras, wildebeests and birds photographed drinking at a river.

Opinion and features

Valuing wildlife key to conservation

World Wildlife Day was celebrated on 3 March. In opinion pieces for the media, experts at Stellenbosch University argued that if wildlife is to survive across...

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A flag ceremony celebrating cooperation between Stellenbosch University and Danish universities.

Institutional news

A people’s meeting across continents: SU and Danish delegation rethink how democracy is taught

When a Danish delegation recently arrived at Stellenbosch University (SU) to partake in the inaugural Globus LIV² People’s Meeting: South Africa-Denmark...

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A picture of a Cape snoek against a black background.

Media release

Genetics research wants to help protect Cape snoek

Cape snoek is one of South Africa’s most important fish species. It continues to be a staple for many people, especially those in low-income households, as well...

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Van Dyk is a full professor, an NRF-rated researcher and a professionally registered industrial engineer with more than 27 years’ experience in higher education. She holds a PhD in industrial engineering from SU.

Media release

Council appoints Prof Liezl van Dyk to advance academic coherence, innovation and student success at SU

The Council of Stellenbosch University (SU) has appointed Prof Liezl van Dyk as Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Academic, effective 1 July 2026.

The appointment follows...

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Electric vehicles

Engineering and technology

SU documentary showcases ‘crazy idea’ that powered an electric bike through Africa

It travelled 6 200 km across six African countries powered only by the sun. And last week, at the premiere of a new documentary series about the epic journey...

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A photo of SU students who are volunteer firefighters.

Media release

SU’s ‘mountain goats’ run toward the flames

While many students glance at their phones during lectures to check messages or social plans, a small group of Stellenbosch University (SU) volunteers monitor...

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Sweat Africa

Awards and milestones

SU biotech spin-out bags SWEAT Africa 2026 pitch prize

A Stellenbosch University biotech spin-out competed against some of the best startups in Africa to clinch the top prize at the 2026 SWEAT Africa pitch...

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ARISE is an art-led education project at Ikhaya Primary in Kayamandi.

Education

Connecting campus and community through the visual arts: A Stellenbosch University initiative

ARISE, a place-based, art-led education project at Ikhaya Primary School in Kayamandi, is responding to the lasting educational and spatial inequalities created...

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The flags of different countries around the world presented in a horizontal S-shape.

Opinion and features

Multilingualism breaks down language barriers

Mother-tongue instruction and learner success, investment in African languages, the voices of young people in multilingual education, and English dominating the...

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A picture of peoples’ hands balancing the scales of justice.

Opinion and features

Numerous challenges must be addressed to make social justice a reality

World Day of Social Justice was marked on 20 February. In opinion pieces for the media, experts at Stellenbosch University reflected on what must be done to...

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Global partners discuss G20 digital policy

Events

SU hosts landmark EU–Africa Cyber Diplomacy Dialogue

Stellenbosch University’s (SU) School for Data Science and Computational Thinking recently hosted the EU–Africa Track 1.5 Cyber Diplomacy Dialogue, bringing...

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Winners of the 2025 Absa Stokvel awards

Awards and milestones

Two SU lecturers combine academic accountability and financial freedom in unique stokvel

A stokvel that funds education, fights procrastination and invests in community upliftment has earned two Stellenbosch University (SU) lecturers top honours at...

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The Right Honourable Baroness Valerie Amos LG CH PC, as she presents the seventh Annual Social Justice Lecture on Friday 20 February 2026.

Media release

Oxford Master and global humanitarian to deliver 7th Annual Social Justice Lecture

Stellenbosch University (SU) in partnership with the Baxter Theatre Centre will host one of the United Kingdom’s most distinguished public servants and global...

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