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'Let me update you' – Prof Wim de Villiers

8 June 2021 Dear member of the SU community I want to provide you with a personal update on our recent appearance before the South African Human Rights...

WhatsApp Chat Bot helps diabetes patients during pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has put enormous pressure on the health services to find ways to provide ongoing care for patients with chronic conditions, such as...

Grey whale sets new distance record

In May 2013 marine biologists were stunned by the news of the first ever sighting of a grey whale south of the equator, just off the coast of Namibia in Walvis...

World Oceans Day: We need to treasure our oceans

​Tuesday 8 June was World Oceans Day. In an opinion piece for News24, Prof Sophie von der Heyden (Department of Botany and Zoology) writes that we should...

'SciMathUS, paving the way to my MBA'

What a pleasant journey it has been! I was born and bred in Paarl. I grew up in a family of five and I am the youngest of three children. In my Grade 10 year I...

Education needs to be 'context-resonant and future-fit' to transform

​​Academics and researchers from around the globe mused on the challenges and opportunities facing education and social justice during a virtual conference held...

Research on invasion biology forms the pillar for SA’s efforts against invasives

The research conducted by institutions such as the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) and the DSI/NRF Centre of Excellence for Invasion...

#SUyouthday: 'Together we can change and shape the future'

​Third year music student Sinomtha Zake believes that if the youth come together and use their diverse skills, talents and education, they can change the future...

Changing environment requires the upskilling of accountants and auditors

“The accounting profession and the assurance landscape are not immune to new technologies. To be ahead of the curve, accounting and auditing professionals need...

#SUyouthday: "Never ever give up on your dream."

​​​​​​For drama student, John Graayenstein, the best part about being in the Stellenbosch University Choir is that he can simply be himself and sing his heart...
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