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Inauguration marks new era of transformation and excellence at SU

Prof Deresh Ramjugernath formally installed as 13th Rector and Vice-Chancellor of Stellenbosch University Inaugural address sets bold vision for holistic transformation and African-centred academic excellence Ceremony blends solemn tradition with musical celebration and heartfelt tributes

Fresh, accessible, future-ready: SU’s new website is here!

Clean, modern design with a more intuitive, user-focused experience. Not all pages will be available immediately, additional content and features will continue to be added regularly. Accessibility features makes the site more inclusive and welcoming.

New science powerhouse: NITheCS set to transform SA research

NITheCS is the first of South Africa's new national research institutes NITheCS unites South Africa's 26 public universities and the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences The institute will build capacity through collaboration

SU goes 'beyond the label' to support students with disabilities

Stellenbosch University (SU) has over the past two decades made steady progress in creating an environment where students with disabilities feel included and supported. The University's Disability Unit (DU), established in 2007, has been central to this journey.

Policy Innovation Lab awarded R5 million grant to boost public sector policymaking

Stellenbosch University's Policy Innovation Lab has been awarded a R5 million (€250 000) grant Grant will support the Lab's work in developing evidence-based solutions to some of the country's most pressing policy challenge The Policy Innovation Lab is housed within the School for Data Science and Computational Thinking

SU champions integrated student success through SASSE survey participation

Starting on 18 August 2025, Stellenbosch University (SU), through the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Learning and Teaching, will conduct two key surveys: the South African Survey of Student Engagement (SASSE) for undergraduate students, and the Lecturer Survey of Student Engagement (LSSE) for academic staff.

Sally Ehlers: The first woman of commerce at SU

Sara Cornelia “Sally” Ehlers (1912–1996) was the first woman to graduate with a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree from SU. Her 1932 graduation marked not only a personal milestone, but also a historic first for the Faculty, which celebrates its centenary this year. She was not only the first woman to graduate with a BCom degree from SU but also the only one of her class to graduate cum laude.

SU students - Cast your vote for your SRC candidates by 29 August!

​The voting period to select candidates to serve on the Students' Representative Council (SRC) is nearly at an end. Students have until 23:59 today, Friday, 29...
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