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Join us for Giving Day 2022

​Stellenbosch University (SU) is set to host its third annual Giving Day from 6 to 7 October and is challenging alumni, students, staff and friends of the...

Does hosting mega sport events bring benefits?

​The article Hosting the FIFA World Cup brings benefits. But not as many as politicians claim​ by Professors Johan Fourie and Maria Santana Gallego was first...

Investment in ICT key for inclusive economic growth, development in Africa

​Investment in information, communication, and technology (ICT) infrastructure is key for sustained inclusive economic growth and development in Africa. This is...

We inherited a promise to build an equal, inclusive country

​​Heritage Day was celebrated on Saturday 24 September. In opinion pieces for the media, Prof Nico Koopman (Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Social Impact...

Use Heart for Every Heart: World Heart Day 2022

Throughout social distancing and lockdown regulations, many people became isolated. Have you ever been lonely while in a crowd? September is heart awareness...

In memoriam: Dr Rehana Malgas-Enus

It is with great sadness that the Stellenbosch University community has learned of the sudden passing earlier this week of Dr Rehana Malgas-Enus, a senior...

Honey bees can be handy pollinators of blueberries

​​​Honey bees seem to be quite handy pollinators of blueberries as they help to increase fruit yield and quality, a new study at Stellenbosch University (SU)...

Centre for Global Surgery brings health education to rural communities

The Centre for Global Surgery (CGS) at Stellenbosch University (SU) has undertaken a project to improve health education in rural South Africa. CGS has...

Lack of funding impedes services to people with psychosocial disabilities

​Mental health care for persons with psychosocial disabilities has historically been under-prioritised. Globally, there has been a shift away from...

​Social Impact Symposium 2022 - Universities are about more than just teaching and learning

​​​​Joining universities worldwide in the quest to embed social impact in their teaching and learning functions, Stellenbosch University (SU) recently hosted...
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