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Japan-South Africa Ties Strengthened: Ambassador Ushio Highlights Strategic and Economic Cooperation

​​​​The cooperative relationship between Japan and South Africa came under the spotlight during a lecture by His Excellency Mr Shigeru Ushio, Ambassador...

Explosive pollen wars: plants fight for pollen-space on pollinators

​​​Scientists from South Africa and Brazil have provided empirical evidence that pollen grains of rival plants may compete with one another for space on...

EMS researcher elected to Academy of Science of South Africa

Prof Reinette (Oonsie) Biggs, co-director of the Centre for Sustainability Transitions (CST) and holder of the DST/NRF South African Chair in Social-Ecological...

Celebrating 21 years of learning together at SU

The Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) at Stellenbosch University (SU) recently made waves when they celebrated their 21 st birthday in style. Presented in...

Old diesel bus beats to the rhythm of a new electric heart

​​A pioneering multiparty collaboration between academia, government, and industry partners has led to the successful conversion of a 65-seater diesel bus into...

Breaking bread: Student uses South Africa’s public holidays to support students going hungry

"You always want an event to be successful not just in terms of reach but also in touching people's lives." These were the words of Francisca Darkoh, a...

Marching for peace: Students gather to raise awareness about Palestinian cause

A group of about 70 students recently gathered outside Admin B to protest the ongoing human rights violations in the Israeli-Palestinian war. Having marched...

SU’s top achievers celebrated at Rector’s Awards

In a night filled with pride and prestige, Stellenbosch University (SU) recently celebrated its top students with the annual Rector's Awards. With a red-carpet...

Lubowski's vision: “A call for economic equality in South Africa,” says Nicholson

​​Anton Lubowski was a freedom fighter, anti-apartheid activist and advocate who dedicated his life to social and economic justice. While he was a Namibian...

Celebrating 30 years of hope and healing

In a powerful display of community partnership, Stellenbosch University (SU) staff and students recently joined hands with the Bishop Lavis community and...
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