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Get to know your lecturer: Stephan van der Westhuizen
Tell us why you chose to become a lecturer/academic?
In short, I...
Energised for a new era: Dr Munya Saruchera leads the revisioned Africa Centre
The Africa Centre for HIV/Aids Management started 2025 with several exciting changes to herald in a new era, which will build on the centre’s significant...
Innovative system reduces ID times for unknown decedents
Each year, countless South African families face the heartache of not knowing what has become of their missing loved ones. The emotional strain can be immense...
SMART Programme helps effect meaningful change
An initiative that aims to develop ethical, engaged and innovative leaders who pursue economic and societal transformation is being nurtured and grown by the...
Challenges and opportunities of AI use at SU in the spotlight
Stellenbosch University (SU) is actively engaging with the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education. A recent Auxin session...
A Revitalized Van der Sterr Building – 10 years on
As the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences commemorates its centenary year, this year also marks ten years since the fire that ravaged parts of the...
New joint chair in Computational Astronomy launched
A long-standing partnership between Stellenbosch University (SU) and the University of Groningen (UG) in the Netherlands has been further strengthened with the...
Student Affairs staff member co-authors guide to mastering public speaking
Lisinda de Jager, a Student Affairs staff member based in the Centre for Student Life and Learning (CSLL), has co-authored Dames en Here (Ladies and Gentlemen)...
Seniors and postgraduates welcomed to SU during Botanical Garden soirée
It is often said that “your network is your net worth," and this sentiment could not have been more fitting for the recent .Net (pronounced "dot net") Soirée...
Strengthening partnerships through the (ACG)
The Africa Collaboration Grant (ACG) is one of the flagship initiatives by SU International's Centre for Collaboration in Africa (CCA) and is aimed at...
Johannes Adams – still a devoted Matie after 40 years’ service
If you've visited the Stellenbosch University (SU) Museum in Ryneveld Street, you've probably met one of the institution's most remarkable employees...
Precision Forestry Symposium Explores AI’s Role in Forest Management
At the beginning of February, the Department of Forest and Wood Science hosted the highly anticipated 7th international Precision Forestry Symposium: At the...
SUNCOM’s Hein Swanepoel honoured with SU Chancellor’s Award for exceptional leadership
Advances in AI can help prepare the world for the next pandemic
An article published in Nature journal outlines how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can revolutionise the field of infectious disease research and significantly...
UK-Africa research project uses music to support maternal mental health
Stellenbosch University (SU) researchers are participating in an international project that explores how music can support expecting mothers' mental health. The...
Get to know your lecturer: Na-ella Khan
We spoke to Auditing lecturer, Na-ella Khan on her experience as...
Get to know your lecturer (and Acting Dean): Prof Pieter von Wielligh
We spoke to Acting Dean, Professor Pieter von Wielligh who...
From banners to bags – SU sews up sustainability with Matie pride
Instead of discarding damaged promotional banners and flags after an event, Stellenbosch University (SU) has partnered with a local NGO to upcycle the disused...
Social Justice Lecture offers hope and inspiration for turbulent times
In a stirring Social Justice Lecture, renowned social justice advocate Lord Dr Michael Hastings urged the Stellenbosch University (SU) audience to embrace...
Multilingualism helps promote inclusive education
In a multilingual society like South Africa, it is crucial to integrate learners' different linguistic repertoires in teaching, learning and assessment to...
Update on student funding
Dear Stellenbosch University students
Nationally, Higher Education is experiencing challenges regarding student funding, especially NSFAS eligible and missing...
The Division for Research Development (DRD) releases 2024 Research for Impact digital publication
The latest edition of 'Research for Impact', the digital research magazine of the Division for Research Development (DRD), is now available online:.
This...
New report offers insight into SA teens’ smartphone habits
Today's teenagers are the first generation to grow up with constant online connectivity. As smartphones are becoming more ingrained in their lives, the question...
Drive to increase quantum capacity at South African universities
Dr Yaseera Ismail, a quantum physicist in SU's Department of Physics, represented South Africa at the opening ceremony of the International Year of Quantum...
Breaking down barriers to advance women and girls in science
The International Day of Women and Girls in Science is celebrated annually on 11 February. In an opinion piece for the Mail & Guardian, Prof Sibusiso Moyo...
Religious traditions, government and civil society can help promote social justice
World Day of Social Justice is marked annually on 20 February. In opinion pieces for the media, Prof Nico Koopman (Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Social Impact...
Drive to increase quantum capacity at South African universities
Dr Yaseera Ismail, a quantum physicist in SU's Department of Physics, represented South Africa at the opening ceremony of the International Year of Quantum...
New report offers insight into SA teens’ smartphone habits
Today's teenagers are the first generation to grow up with constant online connectivity. As smartphones are becoming more ingrained in their lives, the...
Wanted: “missing” creative texts in Afrikaaps
Wanted: existing creative texts written in Kaaps or Afrikaaps. Such poems, recordings of spoken word poetry, short stories, books, TikTok poems, radio and...
Talking Transformative Assessment: Through the students' lens with Dr Taryn Bernard
The Division for Learning and Teaching Enhancement (DLTE)’s podcast series, Talking Transformative Assessment, hosted by Dr Hanelie Adendorff and Dalene...
Wanted: “missing” creative texts in Afrikaaps
Wanted: existing creative texts written in Kaaps or Afrikaaps. Such poems, recordings of spoken word poetry, short stories, books, TikTok poems, radio and...
SU welcomes new champion for campus health
In February, Stellenbosch University (SU) entered a new era for Campus Health Service (CHS) with Dr Kathy Grammer's appointment as Senior Director, succeeding...
Chancellor’s Award honours Prof Blaauw’s 40-years of excellence in Dietetics
Professor Prof Renée Blaauw from the Division of Human Nutrition at Stellenbosch University's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) is the recipient of...
Lord Hastings hopes to 'ignite a fire' with 6th Annual Social Justice Lecture
The highly anticipated 6th Annual Social Justice Lecture will hopefully “ignite a fire" in people to dedicate more time, energy and resources towards social...
Rethinking the Decolonial Moment: Towards an Ethics of Hospitality in Higher Education
DLTE Teaching-Learning-Assessment Seminar
You are invited to attend the first quarterly Teaching-Learning-Assessment
seminar of 2025, offered by the Division...
SU-UK partnership to strengthen surveillance of respiratory diseases in SA and UK
A North-South partnership between the Genomic Surveillance Unit (GSU) at the Wellcome Sanger Institute and the Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation (CERI...
Breaking down barriers to advance women and girls in science
The International Day of Women and Girls in Science is celebrated annually on 11 February. In an opinion piece for the Mail & Guardian, Prof Sibusiso Moyo...
AI, Literacy, and the University: Where Are We Now?
You are invited to attend the lunch time Auxin session offered by the Centre for Teaching and Learning.
Speaker: Dr Hanelie Adendorff
Topic: AI, Literacy, and...
2025 Enrolments are open!
Enrolments for 2025 are open!
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SU's Prof Dzama appointed Chair of Southern Africa Food Lab
Stellenbosch University's (SU) Prof Kennedy Dzama, Vice-Dean for Research, Postgraduate Studies and Innovation in the Faculty of AgriSciences, has been...