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Antibiotic resistance threatens newborns in sub-Saharan Africa

More than 250 000 newborn babies in sub-Saharan Africa die every year from severe bacterial infections, with antibiotic-resistant bacteria responsible for at...

Maths and science teachers gather at SU to tackle gap between high school and university

More than fifty mathematics and physical science teachers from Western Cape high schools gathered at Stellenbosch University (SU) this week for the annual Maths...

SU student inspires with candid autobiography about her journey with cerebral palsy

​​​Jess van der Merwe (24) has always had a way with words. When she was a toddler and still struggling to speak, she told people she suffers from “terrible...

Assessment, Learning & AI: New Short Course

​​​Assessment, Learning, and AI: New Short Course Now Open for Registration The Centre for Teaching and Learning is excited to introduce Assessment, Learning...

EMS students trump JSE Investment Challenge

Two Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences students recently emerged as winners in the 2024 Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) Investment Challenge. Third...

SU showcases legendary stories of alumni on Showmax

​​Stellenbosch University is proud to announce the release of the Matie Legends & Pioneers documentary series on Showmax, Africa's leading streaming platform...

Tiny microbes called up in fight against climate change

Prof. Thulani Makhalanyane from Stellenbosch University is one of 18 leading microbiologists worldwide, representing 24 microbiology scientific societies and...

COP29: Climate assemblies could be South’s answer to climate change

​Global leaders gather at the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) summit in Azerbaijan from 11-22 November to address the climate crisis. In an opinion piece...

Green hydrogen grabs the limelight at SU’s SASEC 2024

Stellenbosch University (SU) last week hosted the Southern African Sustainable Energy Conference (SASEC), a leading platform for researchers, engineers...

World Children’s Day: Education a lifeline for undocumented immigrant children, child soldiers

​Education is a lifeline and a pathway out of poverty for undocumented immigrant children and child soldiers. It offers hope, fosters healing, and lay the...
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