Mid Semester 1 Recess: 28 March - 6 April 2026

University opens after December recess

The University annually confers honorary doctorates. Honorary doctorates are conferred upon extraordinary individuals who have distinguished themselves in their respective fields and made a significant contribution to society. The recipients Prof Abdulrazak Gurnah, Colin Deiner, Chris Otto, Dr Olive Shisana and Dr Tjaart Johannes van der Walt.

Stellenbosch University honoured South Africa’s unsung champions of equality at the annual Social Justice Champion Awards. Dr Sheena Swemmer, Sonja Cilliers, Chevano Frans and Lesego Louw were recognised for advancing justice and community upliftment. Speakers urged collective action, reminding guests that social justice requires empathy, courage and shared responsibility.

Stellenbosch University’s Media Manager Martin Viljoen was honoured for more than two decades of service to the media and community engagement. The e'Bosch Honorary Awards celebrate individuals who strengthen community bonds and promote local heritage. The event highlighted the importance of storytelling, collaboration and shared identity across Stellenbosch’s diverse communities.

Two Stellenbosch University (SU) students, Haingo Andry and Simon Malan, have been named among the recipients of the prestigious 2025 Global Google PhD Fellowships. These fellowships recognise outstanding graduate students who are conducting exceptional and innovative research in computer science and related fields. The applications are evaluated on the strength of the research proposal, research impact, student academic achievements, and leadership potential.

Prof Herman Kamper from the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering delivered his inaugural lecture on Tuesday 21 October 2025. He focuses on methods that enable machines to learn spoken language autonomously. He aims to develop better speech and language technology.

Graduation Ceremonies: 8 - 12 December 2025

November A3 Assessments: 20/11/25 - 6/12/25

November A2 Assessments: 27/10/25 - 19/11/25