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Innovation and entrepreneurship

Local, lekker and affordable – SU students develop innovative food delivery app

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

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Illustration of boys and girls of different ages looking in different directions.

Media release

Urgent action needed to support children with intellectual and developmental disabilities

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

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

Awards and milestones

SU honours top academics at Research and Innovation Excellence Awards

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

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Participants in the training workshop co-hosted by SU with the Cape Peninsula University of Technology under the University-Industry Co-Creation project.

Education

SU helps facilitate entrepreneurial innovation with high impact workshop

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

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Participants were presented with certificates for completing an SU-accredited interdisciplinary short course.

Law, governance and human rights

Tears of Joy for Ubuntu Graduates

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

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A view of the Red Square of the Stellenbosch campus

Awards and milestones

Nobel Laureate, entrepreneur and scientist among those to receive honorary doctorates from SU

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

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A photo of the Social Justice Champion Awards gala held in the CTICC.

Awards and milestones

Social Justice Champion Awards celebrates unsung heroes advancing equality

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

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A photo of e-Bosch Awards Ceremony 2025 Martin Viljoen gets recognition.

Awards and milestones

SU’s Media Manager receives prestigious community honour

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

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Students named as Google PhD Fellows

Awards and milestones

Google names two Stellenbosch University students among its 2025 Global PhD fellows

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

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Prof Herman Kamper from the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering photographed during his inaugural lecture on the Stellenbosch campus.

Engineering and technology

Prof Herman Kamper explores how humans and machines learn language

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

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Dr Zara Trafford photographed in front of Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences on the Tygerberg Campus.

Awards and milestones

SU researcher receives R12m grant for disability studies

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...

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Baby formula and a milk bottle photographed on a brown table.

Media release

Study reveals potentially harmful flavourings in foods for South African babies

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...

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Google and AI

Economy, business and public management

SU's Policy Innovation Lab partners with Google

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...

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2025 Russel Botman Bursary Fund

Ten years of the Russel Botman Memorial Lecture celebrated at SU

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

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President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the keynote address at Stellenbosch University’s 7th Social Justice Summit in Cape Town.

President Ramaphosa calls for united action to end hunger at flagship SU event

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...

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Christa Koch, Acting Head: Academic Counselling and Development and Rector and Vice-Chancellor, Prof Deresh Ramjugernath, congratulate Musiiwa Salane on winning the Rector’s Award for Excellent Achievement in Academic Resilience.

Awards and milestones

SU celebrates outstanding student achievements at annual Rector’s Awards

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

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Different healthy food products photographed on a black table

Opinion and features

World Food Day: Promote indigenous foods to address food insecurity, malnutrition

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

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Prof John Babafemi from the Department of Civil Engineering photographed during his inaugural lecture.

Engineering and technology

Prof John Babafemi paves the way for sustainable concrete

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

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Jeanne-Marié Koekemoer on stage

Arts, languages and social sciences

From sticky notes to the stage

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...

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The green ribbon is the international symbol of mental health awareness

Opinion and features

We must remove the stigma around mental health

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...

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Stellenbosch University (SU), a founding sponsor of the Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees, is looking forward to having thousands of festival-goers come and share in what the Eikestad and SU's Stellenbosch campus have to offer again this year.

Events

SU again 'shares' in the fun of the Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees 

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

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Prof Regan Solomons from the Department of Paediatrics and Child Health photographed delivering his inaugural lecture

Institutional news

Prof Regan Solomons helps save lives of children with tuberculous meningitis

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

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A view of the Red Square on the Stellenbosch campus

Institutional news

SU still among the best on leading world university ranking

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

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A diverse group of medical practitioners talking at a healthcare facility

Media release

Primary care providers need stronger support to deliver mental health services

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...

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In a ceremony rich in symbolism, solemnity and celebration, Stellenbosch University (SU) formally installed Prof Deresh Ramjugernath as its 13th Rector and Vice-Chancellor on Wednesday, 1 October 2025, at the Endler Hall in Stellenbosch.

Events

Inauguration marks new era of transformation and excellence at SU

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

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Opinion and features

Heritage Day: Experts highlight importance of multilingualism, creative imagination

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...

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The name of South Africa’s new National Institute for Theoretical and Computational Sciences in lights at the launch in Stellenbosch.

Innovation and entrepreneurship

New science powerhouse: NITheCS set to transform SA research

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

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Stellenbosch University

Campus life

SU goes 'beyond the label' to support students with disabilities

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

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Institutional news

Policy Innovation Lab awarded R5 million grant to boost public sector policymaking

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...

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SU champions integrated student success through SASSE survey participation

Institutional news

SU champions integrated student success through SASSE survey participation

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

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Sally Ehlers: The first woman of commerce at SU

Economy, business and public management

Sally Ehlers: The first woman of commerce at SU

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

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SU students - Cast your vote for your SRC candidates by 29 August!

SU students - Cast your vote for your SRC candidates by 29 August!

​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...

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Another first as SU Library Hosts the Figshare User Group Conference in South Africa!

Another first as SU Library Hosts the Figshare User Group Conference in South Africa!

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...

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Policing crisis: SU postgrads bring new insights

Policing crisis: SU postgrads bring new insights

​Policing in South Africa is under intense scrutiny. In July, KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi accused national Police Minister Senzo Mchunu...
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Robotic surgery used for living donor kidney removal at Tygerberg Hospital

Robotic surgery used for living donor kidney removal at Tygerberg Hospital

​​​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...

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Florence de Vries champions communication and compassion

Campus life

Florence de Vries champions communication and compassion

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...

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Kalon Damons – Creating a Second Home for International Students

Kalon Damons – Creating a Second Home for International Students

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

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Planning EV fleets in the real world: Inside Stellenbosch University’s new spinout

Planning EV fleets in the real world: Inside Stellenbosch University’s new spinout

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

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Volunteers Roll Up Sleeves to Green Stellenbosch Hospital Grounds

Volunteers Roll Up Sleeves to Green Stellenbosch Hospital Grounds

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

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Passing of Donovan Kirkwood

Passing of Donovan Kirkwood

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

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