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Improving lives with breakthroughs in biomedical sciences

​​A leading-edge biomedical research facility, the Biomedical Research Institute (BMRI), is being launched by Stellenbosch University (SU) this week. In an...

Launch of STEM MentHER programme at SU

The first cohort of STEM MentHER learners were paired with their mentors at Stellenbosch University (SU) during a special ceremony on Wednesday, 4 April 2023...

Scientists identify new benchmark for freezing point for water at -70 °C

​​Scientists have discovered yet another amazing aspect of the weird and wonderful behaviour of water – this time when subjected to nanoscale confinement at sub...

New Director of Fundraising ready to advance SU

​​David Marupen, the newly-appointed Director of Fundraising in Stellenbosch University's Development and Alumni Relations Division (DAR) has more than 25 years...

Valuable exchange of expertise on extracellular vesicle research

​Mai Wageh, a PhD-student from McMaster University in Canada, recently spent six weeks in Prof. Kathy Myburgh's lab at Stellenbosch University (SU) to gain...

Doctorate on litchis for Dr Cronje

​After more than two decades researching South African litchis, Regina Cronje of Nelspruit can also celebrate receiving her doctorate in Horticulture about this...

Update on Admissions Policy and the Rector’s Discretionary Placement — Council to consider next steps

Stellenbosch University staff newsletter (6 April 2023): Last Friday (31 March 2023) we communicated to you regarding the Rector exercising his discretion under...

Auxin: Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: ChatGPT and its implications for TLA

Topic​ We have witnessed significant advancements in AI tools over the past few weeks, including notable innovations from industry staples such as Google and...

Milestones in climate smart agriculture project celebrated

The Stellenbosch University Water Institute and Faculty of Agrisciences, in partnership with Maastricht School of Management (MSM), showcased the outcomes and...

Expert Economist Highlights Pressing Issues in Agriculture and Rural Development

​​​​​​​​​​​Internationally recognised economist and expert in rural development and global food security, Dr. Uma Lele shared a global perspective on the...
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