SU again broke into the top 300 universities in the latest QS World University Rankings. SU occupies third place in South Africa (and in Africa). SU improved on its overall score; also the leading university in citations per faculty in South Africa.

Stellenbosch University (SU) and Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) have formalised a new partnership aimed at developing the next generation of researchers. The collaboration agreement, signed by the two institutions' research leadership teams, marks an important step in strengthening research capacity. The universities have committed to opening the first call for applications within three months of the signing of the agreement.

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) continues to struggle. NSFAS needs a complete overhaul. The future of higher education funding and the sustainability of universities are at stake.

Youth Day was on 16 June. Staff and students wrote opinion pieces for the media. They highlighted key issues that continue to affect young people.

An unusual combination of theology and law. Student leadership taught him confidence and perseverance. Embracing every opportunity for growth.

World Environment Day was celebrated on 5 June. Experts at SU wrote opinion pieces for the media. They highlighted the importance of sustained climate action.

Join us for Prof Hafizah Yousuf Chenia's professorial inaugural lecture, hosted by the Faculty of Science.

Four finalists to compete for National Science and Technology Forum/South32 Awards. Awards recognise outstanding contributions to science, engineering and technology. Awards also known as South Africa’s ‘Science Oscars’.

World Hunger Day was on 28 May. Prof Scott Drimie of the Division of Human Nutrition wrote an opinion piece. He focused on ending hunger in Africa.

As run up to SU’s Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Conference (17 and 18 November) SU’s inaugural Teaching-Learning-Assessment Day brought together academics, industry partners and higher education specialists to debate the future of learning under the theme of this year’s SU SoTL conference: What is a university? Discussions ranged from graduate readiness and multilingualism to student wellbeing, inclusive teaching practices and artificial intelligence. Speakers repeatedly returned to a central question: what remains distinctly human in university education?