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Stellenbosch University digitalises student life with residence app

Stellenbosch University (SU) is no stranger to innovation. Africa's first electric minibus and a satellite control system manufacturer are amongst some of its...

Welcoming event for Class of 2025 full of joy and surprises

​“Once a Matie, always a Matie!" This was the rallying cry at this year's official welcoming ceremony when thousands of newcomers took the first steps of their...

Prof Jansen helps turn the tide at struggling school

​​​At the beginning of 2024, Crestway High School in Retreat was making headlines for all the wrong reasons. With a dismal matric pass rate, it was the Western...

Prof Baatjes turns birthday celebration into student bursary drive

​The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences' (FMHS) Vice Dean: Learning and Teaching, Prof Karin Baatjes, is serious about education. So serious, in fact, that...

Business ethics and compliance get a boost at SU with two new appointments

​​Stellenbosch University (SU) recently appointed a Business Ethics Officer, Lindokuhle Sibiya , in the newly established Business Ethics Office. A new...

Prof Jonathan Jansen receives prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award

Stellenbosch University (SU) is proud to announce that Distinguished Professor of Education, Prof Jonathan Jansen, has been named the 2025 recipient of the...

A showcase of rare talent for rare diseases

To raise funds and awareness for rare disease patients, Stellenbosch University's Rare Disease Genomics Research Group​ is holding an online auction of original...

Two astronomers join SU’s physics department as extraordinary faculty members

​The Department of Physics in Stellenbosch University's Faculty of Science is pleased to welcome two astronomers into its academic ranks: Dr Rob Adam, who joins...

Governor Lesetja Kganyago new Stellenbosch University Chancellor

​​Lesetja Kganyago, Governor of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), was unanimously elected to the office of Chancellor of Stellenbosch University (SU) today...

Secure your spot in the Maroon Wave

Ladies and gentlemen, we have exciting news! #Move4Maties is taking on the iconic 2025 Cape Town Cycle Tour. We are going big this year aiming for a Maroon Wave...
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