​​​​Faculty of Arts and Social Science student Zainab Khafif's dogged determination to make a success of her studies was rewarded with a 2021 Rector's Award of Excellent Achievement. Khafif, one of many recipients of this annual award, was...

​Stellenbosch University (SU) graduate and self-confessed mathematics junkie Mpendulo Cele recently walked away with a 2021 Rector's Award in the top Master's student category. The annual Rector's Award of Excellent Achievement recognises...

​Studying the biochemistry of Salvia, Sutherlandia, Sceletium and Pelargonium plant species to determine their value in supplementing modern-day treatment for cancer and other illnesses, plant scientist and science communicator Prof...

​“We need to decolonise and demystify surgery by acknowledging that it is only one component in achieving health and well-being. A rethink of global surgery could give billions of people, mostly in low- and middle-income countries...

It's a long road from medical student to being a doctor. In rural and remote areas it's not always a given that there'll be enough health care professionals to serve the community. The first thing that struck Dr Therese Fish, Vice Dean...

​Deciduous fruit expert Prof Karen Theron of Stellenbosch University's Department of Horticultural Science is the Western Cape's top agriculturalist for 2021, with SU alumnus Dr Andries Daniels of the Agricultural Research Council in turn...

​​​The first thing you notice about Aiden Klass is how tall he is. The second thing you notice is his beautiful deep voice and perfect enunciation. What you won't be able to tell from his imposing physique is that the talented psychology...

​​A freshwater crab specialist from Stellenbosch University, Prof. Savel Daniels, was one of nearly 100 specialists from around the world whose research contributed to the recognition of a new ecoregion – the South East Africa Montane...

​​​AC21 Legacy Symposium paving the way for future learning collaborations on sustainable development goals.​ At its inception, the Academic Consortium21 ( AC21) was established with the objective of unifying universities and facilitating...

​​​Hailing from a rural village in Madagascar, Dr Dina Miora's academic journey has taken her to South Africa and Germany and today she is employed as a postdoctoral scientist and image analyst at the Medical Research Council (MRC)...