Join us for Prof Craig McGregor's professorial inaugural lecture, hosted by the Faculty of Engineering.

Join us for Prof Tammy Robinson-Smythe's professorial inaugural lecture, hosted by the Faculty of Science.

#DayInTheLife As a leading higher education and research institution in South Africa, we are proud of our diverse and talented community of staff members – academics, researchers, and professional administrative support staff – who work together to create an environment where discovery, creativity and transformation thrive. Annually, throughout May, the #ADayInTheLife campaign shares the stories of Stellenbosch University (SU) staff who play a crucial role in shaping the institution’s impact.

Prof Ashenafi Fanta, of Stellenbosch Business School, delivered his inaugural lecture on Thursday, 7 May 2026. He examines how financial access influences the performance of SMEs. Expansion of digital infrastructure and credit guarantee schemes can improve SME finance.

#ADayInTheLife campaign As a leading higher education and research institution in South Africa, we are proud of our diverse and talented community of staff members – academics, researchers, and professional administrative support staff – who work together to create an environment where discovery, creativity and transformation thrive. Annually, throughout May, the #ADayInTheLife campaign shares the stories of Stellenbosch University (SU) staff who play a crucial role in shaping the institution’s impact.

A new science-policy platform aims to bridge the gap between research and real-world food-systems action in Africa. Co-led by Stellenbosch University, the University of Ghana and Ethiopia’s Policy Studies Institute, the initiative brings together key players to strengthen evidence-based decision-making. The Africa Regional Collaborative for Agriculture, Nutrition and Health (ANH-ARC) aims to improve access to affordable, nutritious and sustainable diets across the continent.

World Pulmonary Hypertension Day was observed on 5 May. An expert at SU, Prof Gerald Maarman, wrote an opinion piece. He highlights ways to improve the diagnoses and treatment of pulmonary hypertension.

Workers’ Day was on 1 May. Experts at Stellenbosch University wrote opinion pieces for the media. They focused on key issues affecting workers.

#ADayInTheLife campaign As a leading higher education and research institution in South Africa, we are proud of our diverse and talented community of staff members – academics, researchers, and professional administrative support staff – who work together to create an environment where discovery, creativity and transformation thrive. Annually, throughout May, the #ADayInTheLife campaign shares the stories of Stellenbosch University (SU) staff who play a crucial role in shaping the institution’s impact.

Prof Cletos Mapiye from the Department of Animal Sciences delivered his inaugural lecture on 30 April 2026. His research looks at how sustainable, non-conventional feeds for cattle, sheep and goats influence the quality of meat we eat. His work contributes to healthier and more sustainable and equitable food systems.