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Forensic scientist collecting evidence from human skeletal remains

Awards and milestones

Science 4 Justice Public Square Awarded Social Impact Grant to Boost Forensic Anthropology Service Delivery

The Science 4 Justice (S4J) Public Square recently received a R227 420 seed funding grant from the Stellenbosch University (SU) Faculty of Medicine and Health...

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Institutional news

Be BOLD at the 2026 Library Symposium

This symposium will be a special occasion to celebrate the outstanding career of Ellen Tise, who has served as Senior Director of the Stellenbosch University...

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Institutional news

Interview: The impact of the Library’s services

Which services of the Library do you use often? 

I work closely with our Faculty Librarian, in partnership to co-present a course for our second year students on...

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Vineyards in Stellenbosch with mountains in the background.

Media release

New study shows editing grapevine DNA could boost resistance to disease and drought

A team of researchers from Stellenbosch University (SU) and the Agricultural Research Council have, for the first time, successfully edited the DNA of a woody...

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A picture of judge’s gavel on a law textbook for criminal and civil laws in a library.

Media release

Rising malpractice claims threaten healthcare access, state resources in SA

In recent years, the number of claims for damages against the state for harm caused by medical malpractice has grown. The values of these claims have also...

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SU researchers at VIU

Impact

From research to communication: Stellenbosch researchers at the VIU Spring School

Arriving on San Servolo Island, a short boat ride from the busy waterways of Venice, Italy, it is clear that this is not a typical academic setting. Removed...

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Dr Allison Matroos photographed holding her degree outside the Coetzenburg Centre

Awards and milestones

Dr Allison Matroos is the pride of Atlantis

The West Coast town of Atlantis is often associated with poverty, unemployment, gang violence and drug abuse. But it's also a place of achievers. Of people the...

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students study in su library, research commons

Institutional news

Update on SU ‘Read and Publish’ Agreements (2026)

Over the past years, these agreements have significantly expanded publishing opportunities for Stellenbosch University (SU) researchers by offering substantial...

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A picture of the entrance to Robben Island.

Media release

Sport sustained hope for prisoners on Robben Island, PhD study shows

Robben Island is mostly associated with the suffering, brutality and isolation endured by political prisoners who fought against Apartheid. What is often...

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A picture of a Cape snoek against a black background.

Media release

Genetics research wants to help protect Cape snoek

Cape snoek is one of South Africa’s most important fish species. It continues to be a staple for many people, especially those in low-income households, as well...

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