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Communication from Council (meeting of 20 June 2022)

( Cofa apha ukuze ufumane isiXhosa) ​​The Council of Stellenbosch University held its second of four scheduled meetings for the year on Monday 20 June 2022. As...

Learning and teaching arrangements for the second semester

Dear students and colleagues As we prepare for a well-deserved mid-year break, allow me to share with you the arrangements for learning, teaching and assessment...

Scientific research: from laboratory experiments to real-life applications

“Your career is your own. The quicker you find your passion, the easier it will be to attract the opportunities that will harness that passion" – Dr Nonkululeko...

Applying your chemistry skills in the agricultural sector

​“Always be receptive to learning, not only from those who have more academic knowledge than you, but also from people with real world experience." – Suleiman...

Solving technical challenges for the mining industry

“The biggest joy I get from my work is when people from different mining disciplines sit together and manage to solve some of the technical challenges facing...

From mathematics to building ocean wave prediction models in New Zealand

​“Be a critical thinker! Don't accept or easily assume. Look for the proof and learn how to build logical conclusions and arguments." – Dr Christo Rautenbach...

School curriculum needs to equip learners with 21st century knowledge and skills

​We need a school curriculum that can help address the inequalities in our education system and also equip learners with the knowledge and skills they need for...

Annual highlights in Social Impact, Transformation and Personnel (2021/22)

​The Council of Stellenbosch University held its second of four scheduled meetings for the year on Monday 20 June 2022. The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC): Social...

Government should listen to residents when it upgrades informal settlements

​South Africans who live in informal settlements don't seem to have a say in government decisions about the types of upgrades they need. This is according to Dr...

SU student takes top spot in Chinese proficiency competition

​The Confucius Institute at Stellenbosch University (CISU) is exceptionally proud of Stellenbosch University (SU) student Iola Meyer ( pictured alongside), who...
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