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Double graduation celebration for a family of Maties

Prof Michele van der Merwe had the privilege of capping not one but two daughters who received their respective degrees from Stellenbosch University (SU) during the March graduation week.

Together, we can do bolder things, says new Stellenbosch University Rector

​​​“This is a really good university that is already globally recognised for its research excellence. But there are bolder things we can do and greater...

R45 Food Sock Meals Now Available at Maties Coffee Hub

Students at Stellenbosch University now have access to nutritious, easy-to-prepare Food Sock meals, available at Maties Coffee Hub in the Matie Shop at the...

Prof Wim says goodbye after ten years as Rector and Vice-Chancellor

There was a lightness, even a cheerfulness about Prof Wim de Villiers in the last few days on the Stellenbosch University (SU) campus before his retirement. It...

Work, family and an MBA: Edwin Kriel’s purpose-driven leadership journey

Edwin Kriel (39), representing Stellenbosch Business School, stepped onto the graduation stage at Stellenbosch University’s March graduation ceremony, carrying...

How an ‘MBA baby’ helped Davina Mentoor redefine leadership

Midway through the MBA programme at Stellenbosch Business School, Davina Mentoor (34), who is a departmental manager in the Civil Engineering Department at...

Philosophy professor bags second PhD in Visual Arts

​Completing a second PhD is already quite an achievement, but Prof Minka Woermann, associate professor at Stellenbosch University's (SU) Philosophy Department...

Educator champions teacher development for the digital age in Master’s study

When Paul Mayers, newly appointed principal of Parklands College Senior Preparatory in Cape Town, received his Master's degree in education policy studies from...

Universities face significant disruption

​​​Universities have existed for over 1 000 years and have changed a lot over many centuries, but not as severely as in recent years, when they have faced...

Prof Firdouza Waggie takes the reins at Department of Health Professions Education

Associate Professor Firdouza Waggie will become the new Executive Head of the Department of Health Professions Education (DHPE) in Stellenbosch University's...
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