Skip to main content

From walking to school without shoes to doctorate

​After years of perseverance, dedication and hard work, the academic career of Dr Simthembile Xeketwana, a lecturer at the Faculty of Education at Stellenbosch...

First graduate completes MPhil in Mindfulness at SU

One of the many unique graduation ceremonies at Stellenbosch University (SU) this year will be that of Nikki Boyd, the first student to graduate with an MPhil...

Canola: Consider using less nitrogen fertilizer, PhD study shows

Most Western Cape wheat farmers who also plant canola, might be able to cut back on the amount of nitrogen fertilizer applied to canola. This saving is a...

FMHS surgeon earns joint PhD from SU and Karolinska University in Sweden

​Dr Jeanne Lubbe from the Department of Surgery at Stellenbosch University (SU) has been awarded a joint doctoral degree from SU and Karolinska University in...

Gender-based violence and human rights

Violence against women has increased significantly worldwide but has reached pandemic proportions in South Africa. Though there has been a concerted effort...

Chancellor’s Award honours FMHS Vice-Dean for two decades of loyal service

​​​Dr Therese Fish will be among this year's recipients of the prestigious Chancellor's Award in acknowledgement of her contribution to Stellenbosch University...

Research for Master's degree sheds light on rare genetic disease

​Stellenbosch University (SU) graduate Samantha Bayley celebrated with friends and family this week when she received her MSc degree in Genetics after...

FMHS graduates urged to advance health as a human right

Prof Jimmy Volmink, outgoing Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) at Stellenbosch University, sent the Faculty's newly-graduated...

A reflection from Robert Kotze

​The year 2021 is drawing to a close. It is time for wrapping up, thinking back, and getting ready for time with family and friends over the festive season...

Reflecting on 2021

​At the end of 2021 we look back at another year in which we navigated the challenges brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic. But with our experience gained in...
Subscribe to