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Celebrating Women: “Because of them, we can”

Celebrating Women: “Because of them, we can”

This Women's Month, the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) at Stellenbosch University celebrates the brilliant, brave, and compassionate women who...

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Case of meningitis at Stellenbosch University

Case of meningitis at Stellenbosch University

​Dear colleagues and students Please find below an important University statement for your information: Case of meningitis at Stellenbosch University

The health...

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Micro refugia could be key to survival of insect populations

Micro refugia could be key to survival of insect populations

​​​Microclimates – as opposed to large-scale regional or even global scale macroclimate models – may hold the key to offsetting the negative impacts of extreme...

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You've got yourself a deal

You've got yourself a deal

​We have negotiated some great benefits and discounts for Maties alumni in the Global North. Take a look below, and enjoy!   

Alumni to benefit from new SACCUK...

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Maties on the move: Pedalling with a purpose from London to Brighton

Maties on the move: Pedalling with a purpose from London to Brighton

For the seventh year in a row, a group of determined Stellenbosch University alumni will swap city pavements for country lanes as they take on the iconic London...

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Bridging continents and shifting minds, from Paris

Bridging continents and shifting minds, from Paris

We are thrilled to introduce a dynamic Matie making waves from the heart of Europe. Based in Paris, Sine Maphumulo blends her professional passion for finance...

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Engineer-turned-educator teaches chemistry and courage

Engineer-turned-educator teaches chemistry and courage

​Over in West London, we catch up with Karien Botha, one of our most energetic and inspiring volunteers. A former engineer turned chemistry teacher, Karien...

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A Matie making connections, from Stellenbosch to Frankfurt

A Matie making connections, from Stellenbosch to Frankfurt

​​​In Germany, we meet Arnim Ritter, a financial whizz with a heart full of fond Stellenbosch memories, a growing young family, and a passion for staying...

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Strengthening South-South Collaboration: Visting Bogotá, Colombia

Strengthening South-South Collaboration: Visting Bogotá, Colombia

​​​Stellenbosch University International (SU International) continues to strengthen its regional partnership strategy by expanding collaboration in parts of the...

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Soaring to Success — CISU Student Wins National Primary School Title at ‘Chinese Bridge’ Competition

Soaring to Success — CISU Student Wins National Primary School Title at ‘Chinese Bridge’ Competition

​​On June 27th, the South African Finals of the 18th Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign Secondary School Students, along with the 5th Ch...

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SU shines at ‘Science Oscars’

SU shines at ‘Science Oscars’

​​​Stellenbosch University (SU) took home three prestigious accolades at the annual National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF)/South32 Awards, also known as...

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SU recognises teaching excellence at awards evening

SU recognises teaching excellence at awards evening

​​​The Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study (STIAS) was abuzz with academic pride recently, as Stellenbosch University (SU) hosted its annual Celebrating...

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In Africa, with Africa, for Africa: Visit paving the way for future collaboration

In Africa, with Africa, for Africa: Visit paving the way for future collaboration

​​Stellenbosch University's (US) Rector and Vice-Chancellor, Prof Deresh Ramjugernath, recently led a high-level delegation on a first-ever strategic tour...

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First-of-its-kind summit hosted by SU’s Centre for Information Integrity in Africa

First-of-its-kind summit hosted by SU’s Centre for Information Integrity in Africa

​A first-of-its-kind Summit on Information Integrity featuring leading researchers, policy activists, industry roleplayers and media practitioners was hosted...

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Student-led initiative tackles food insecurity on Tygerberg Campus

Student-led initiative tackles food insecurity on Tygerberg Campus

A dedicated group of student volunteers is making a tangible difference in the lives of their peers through the Tygerberg Pantry Project (TPP), an emergency...

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Study reveals what makes telemedicine work in SA

Study reveals what makes telemedicine work in SA

​In a country where public health facilities are often overburdened and under-resourced, telemedicine services — the use of technology, such as video calls...

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Giving voice to children with communication needs

Giving voice to children with communication needs

​Members of the Division of Speech-Language and Hearing Therapy at Stellenbosch University's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences have completed a project to...

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The 3–4-year PhD in South Africa: A false economy?

The 3–4-year PhD in South Africa: A false economy?

​If we want our PhD graduates to help shape South Africa's future, we need to prepare them for more than just writing a thesis. We need to equip them for the...

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SA leads in nature conservation using huge corridors

SA leads in nature conservation using huge corridors

​Networks of large corridors of natural habitat, composed of mostly natural grassland, but also forests, wetlands, and small rivers play a key role in...

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World Hepatitis Day: Removing barriers to eliminate viral hepatitis by 2030

World Hepatitis Day: Removing barriers to eliminate viral hepatitis by 2030

World Hepatitis Day is commemorated annually on 28 July. In an opinion piece for the Daily Maverick, Dr Tongai Maponga & Prof Wolfgang Preiser from the...

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Becoming a purposeful scholar: Creating impact that matters

Becoming a purposeful scholar: Creating impact that matters

​​​​​It is more important than ever for doctoral scholars today to produce research that matters: solutions for real-world impact that reach beyond the confines...

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Tree planting ceremony symbolises new future for Wilgenhof

Tree planting ceremony symbolises new future for Wilgenhof

A new Cape Willow tree on the front lawn of Wilgenhof men's residence on the corner of Ryneveld and Victoria Street in Stellenbosch symbolises a new beginning...

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SU PhD student pioneers AI app to revolutionise job applications

SU PhD student pioneers AI app to revolutionise job applications

A PhD student at Stellenbosch University (SU) has developed a groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) app that could help address South Africa's...

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Jeannie de Villiers-Strijdom speaks at Professor Roland Happ's colloquium

Jeannie de Villiers-Strijdom speaks at Professor Roland Happ's colloquium

As part of the long-standing collaboration between the universities of Leipzig and Stellenbosch, Jeannie de Villiers-Strijdom presented her study on financial...

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