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Letter from the Dean’s Office about the racist incident at Huis Marais

​Dear students Last weekend, in the early hours of the morning, a white student in Huis Marais intruded into a black student’s room and urinated on his...

SU deeply distressed about an alleged rape on Stellenbosch campus

​The Management of Stellenbosch University (SU) is deeply distressed to learn of an alleged case of rape on its Stellenbosch Campus. The Rector and management...

Chancellor's installation: A determination to do better

​​Justice Edwin Cameron, former Constitutional Court judge, was formally installed as Chancellor of Stellenbosch University (SU) on Wednesday 18 May. The...

Chemistry postgraduate off to Lindau for Nobel Laureate meeting

​Alan Eaby, a PhD student in chemistry, is one of eleven young scientists from South Africa selected to participate at the 71st Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings...

Prof Johan Fourie gives his inaugural lecture

​Prof Johan Fourie of the Department of Economics delivered his inaugural lecture entitled South Africa's Long Walk to Economic Freedom: A Personal Journey on...

PhD study explores impact of drought on apple and wheat farmers in the Western Cape

For key wheat and apple production regions, the recent multi-year drought was the most severe in 30 years. This may be an early sign of the effects of climate...

Better injury care to be investigated with NIHR-boost

Injuries from incidents like road accidents, burns or violence are very common and are a major cause of death, particularly in low-income and middle-income...

SU racism investigation underway after initial suspension

​Stellenbosch University (SU) strongly condemns the incident recorded at Huis Marais, evidently motivated by racist and destructive behaviour. The University...

A day in the life of: Thulani Hlatswayo

Working in Student Governance and serving as an Assistant Residence Head at Metanoia, Thulani Hlatswayo plays a key part in assisting students on their...

Message from the Rector: Incident at Huis Marais

​​Dear students and colleaguesBy now you are well aware of the incident that was captured on a cell phone video in the Huis Marais residence in the early hours...
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