Skip to main content

New isotope hydrology technique reveals secrets of river flow

​​Researchers used isotope hydrology techniques to develop a pioneering method to assess how different sources of water sources contribute to river flow dynamis...

SU contributes to groundbreaking study on ultra-rare diseases

In a landmark study published in Nature Genetics, Stellenbosch University (SU) has played a notable role in advancing the diagnosis of ultra-rare diseases. The...

Uncertainty about social media’s role in adolescent mental health

​​Although there is a slight yet meaningful positive link between anxiety and depression in adolescents and the time they spent on social media as well as their...

Research on Alzheimer drug memantine sheds light on novel mechanism in maintaining cell health

​​​​Memantine is one of the main drugs prescribed for patients with mild to severe Alzheimer's disease. Yet, despite an 8.5% increase worldwide in the use of...

Social Impact: SUNCOI inspires passion for chemistry in learners

​With Stellenbosch University's (SU) focus on social impact awareness in July, this series of profiles celebrates remarkable individuals and teams who make a...

Stellenbosch University and NSRI join forces to combat drowning

As World Drowning Prevention Day​ approaches on July 25, Stellenbosch Univers​ity​ (SU) and the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI)​ are reinforcing their...

Prof Herman Wasserman explores relationship between media and society

​Prof Herman Wasserman from the Department of Journalism in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences delivered his inaugural lecture on 23 July 2024. The title...

Social Impact: Helping hand for Deaf learners gets recognition at SU

​​​​With Stellenbosch University's (SU) focus on social impact awareness in July, this series of profiles celebrate remarkable individuals and teams who make a...

SU student partners with GreenPeace Foundation SA to feed hungry students

Stellenbosch University (SU) student Francisca Darkoh, who runs a food business called FoodbyFranniDee, recently partnered with the GreenPeace Foundation SA to...

Strategic SU-Standard Bank partnership applies data science to real-world problems

​​Students from Stellenbosch University (SU) will soon be able to test their data science mettle in solving real-world problems at a flagship hackathon hosted...
Subscribe to