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New report highlights the impact of early Grade 1 entry and gender disparities in South African education
A new report by Stellenbosch University’s Research on Socio-Economic Policy (Resep) group highlights critical challenges in South African education, presenting...
Third Intensive English Programme reinforces partnership between Stellenbosch University and Côte d’Ivoire
It is widely accepted that English is the language of international business. No matter how talented a young person is in their field, without strong English...
Prof Essop recognised for transformative teaching and visionary leadership
Last year ended on a high note for Stellenbosch University's (SU) Prof Faadiel Essop and his family. The distinguished academic in the Division of Medical...
New report sheds light on current realities of fatherhood in SA
The State of South Africa's Fathers 2024 (SOSAF 2024) report, released on Tuesday 4 February 2025, offers a crucial data-driven look at the realities of...
Ilhaam Groenewald receives Provincial Ministerial Commendation for her contribution to sport leadership in Sou
She has won many accolades for her incredible contribution to sport leadership and developing South African women in sport, amongst them being the first...
Prof Vernon Louw returns to alma mater as head of Medicine
Prof Vernon Louw's career has taken him to many different places since he graduated with a MBChB summa cum laude from Stellenbosch University's Faculty of...
World Cancer Day: Key cancer-related topics under the spotlight
Personalised cancer care with artificial intelligence, pseudoscience in online cancer news, better treatment for ovarian cancer, and the toxic triangle of...
Leading TB researcher Prof Marakalala appointed as TB Research Centre director
The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) and Stellenbosch University (SU) are pleased to announce the appointment of Associate Professor Mohlopheni...
DNA test could help detect cervical cancer earlier
As the fourth most common cancer in women globally, cervical cancer remains a major health challenge. Over 90% of deaths occur in low- and middle-income...
Social Impact Community Morning: Empowering Students towards advancing the SDGs through community engagement
On 7 February 2025 from 09:00 to 12:00, over 6 000 new Matie students will participate in the Stellenbosch University (SU) Social Impact Community Morning as...
Stellenbosch University digitalises student life with residence app
Stellenbosch University (SU) is no stranger to innovation. Africa's first electric minibus and a satellite control system manufacturer are amongst some of its...
Welcoming event for Class of 2025 full of joy and surprises
“Once a Matie, always a Matie!" This was the rallying cry at this year's official welcoming ceremony when thousands of newcomers took the first steps of their...
Prof Jansen helps turn the tide at struggling school
At the beginning of 2024, Crestway High School in Retreat was making headlines for all the wrong reasons. With a dismal matric pass rate, it was the Western...
Prof Baatjes turns birthday celebration into student bursary drive
The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences' (FMHS) Vice Dean: Learning and Teaching, Prof Karin Baatjes, is serious about education. So serious, in fact, that...
Business ethics and compliance get a boost at SU with two new appointments
Prof Jonathan Jansen receives prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award
Stellenbosch University (SU) is proud to announce that Distinguished Professor of Education, Prof Jonathan Jansen, has been named the 2025 recipient of the...
A showcase of rare talent for rare diseases
To raise funds and awareness for rare disease patients, Stellenbosch University's Rare Disease Genomics Research Group is holding an online auction of original...
Two astronomers join SU’s physics department as extraordinary faculty members
The Department of Physics in Stellenbosch University's Faculty of Science is pleased to welcome two astronomers into its academic ranks: Dr Rob Adam, who joins...
Governor Lesetja Kganyago new Stellenbosch University Chancellor
Lesetja Kganyago, Governor of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), was unanimously elected to the office of Chancellor of Stellenbosch University (SU) today...
Secure your spot in the Maroon Wave
Ladies and gentlemen, we have exciting news!
#Move4Maties is taking on the iconic 2025 Cape Town Cycle Tour. We are going big this year aiming for a Maroon...
Stellenbosch abuzz as University prepares to welcome new Maties
Thousands of excited newcomer students and their families are expected to arrive in Stellenbosch over the next few days ahead of the University's official...
Professor Chris van der Hoven appointed as Senior Director of Stellenbosch Business School
Stellenbosch Business School is proud to announce the appointment of Professor Chris van der Hoven as its new Senior Director, effective 1 January 2025. This...
Institutional news
SU among world’s best in law, health and education
Stellenbosch University (SU) once again counts among the best universities in the world in the subject areas of Law, Medical and Health (formerly Clinical and...
Master’s graduate Vuyokazi Hlwatika reflects on her academic journey at SU
A tour of Cape Town when she was a Grade 11 learner at the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy in Gauteng prompted Vuyokazi Hlwatika to study at Stellenbosch...
CIMPA school in enumerative combinatorics attracts 35 postgrads from Africa
Enumerative combinatorics and applications of this field of mathematics to computer science was the theme of a two-week long CIMPA School hosted by Stellenbosch...
Prof Doreen Kaura appointed to WHO Task Team on Maternal Health Norms
Stellenbosch University's (SU) Professor Doreen Kaura is one of only 25 global experts selected to develop maternal health norms for a World Health Organisation...
Scientists tackle one of Africa’s most destructive invasive trees
A major new book on the ecology and management of one of the most destructive invasive weeds in Africa, is now available online.
The book, titled The Ecology and...
SU and partners collaborate to produce Africa's next generation of scientists
Stellenbosch University (SU) is part of a groundbreaking fellowship programme that over the next three years will produce more than 100 scientific leaders...
African STARS Fellowship Programme to empower the next generation of health leaders in Africa
In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at transforming the landscape of healthcare innovation in Africa, the Mastercard Foundation, the Centre for Epidemic...
Teaching legend Walter Parry honoured in naming of one of two new SU residences
Stellenbosch University's (SU) Rectorate has approved the names of the two new residences on the North Campus, thereby marking an important step in the ongoing...
Statement regarding the election for the next SU Chancellor
The term of the current Chancellor, Retired Justice Cameron, will officially end on 31 December 2024, as communicated to stakeholders and reported in the media...
Two SU students honoured at L’Oréal-UNESCO Awards
Two exceptional doctoral students from Stellenbosch University (SU), Pamela Ncube and Welile Nwamba, have been named recipients of the 2024 L'Oréal-UNESCO For...
Community changemakers recognised at second Social Impact Awards
Stellenbosch University (SU) recently hosted its second annual Social Impact Awards ceremony, recognising the remarkable individuals and teams whose work is...
Dr Simon triumphs over hardships as he bags yet another SU degree
When Dr Donald Simon, specialist physician and pulmonologist, received his PhD in molecular biology last week – his fourth degree at Stellenbosch University...
Mathematics 'queen' from Helderberg awarded SU's coveted Chancellor's Medal
Dubbed the “Queen of Mathematics" when at Parel Vallei High School in Somerset West, maths whizz Danielle Kleyn has been named the winner of Stellenbosch...
Opinion and features
From rural roots to radio stardom: Sibulele Ndudula shines on MFM 92.6
Each step of his daily six kilometre walk from Kayamandi to Stellenbosch University's (SU) Neelsie Student Centre to present MFM 92.6's breakfast show is a...
SU study finds first-ever safe and effective treatment to prevent MDR-TB in children
A landmark clinical trial reported in the New England Journal of Medicine this week showed that an oral antibiotic, levofloxacin, taken for six months once...
Miraculous interventions after horror crash lead to a PhD for SU academic
Upon graduation, academics sometimes describe the arduous process of having completed a PhD as a “miracle". But when Dr Chris Jurgens, a civil...
First-ever sighting of rare siphonophore in False Bay, South Africa
Scientists have recorded the first documented appearance of the rare siphonophore Rhizophysa eysenhardtii in False Bay, South Africa. Published in African...
Invest in the future – student support bursaries and projects
South Africa faces a youth unemployment crisis, and education remains one of the most powerful tools to combat that. Stellenbosch University graduates are...