​Important notice regarding the use of social media by Stellenbosch University students and staff Stellenbosch University (SU) recognises the importance of the internet and social media (1) in shaping public thinking about our University...

​The faculty T&L hub is an important mechanism to promote good teaching and to create a critical mass of academics with a particular focus on the issue of T&L. It has a central focus on teaching that generates interest, energy, guidance and...

​To ensure Africa's future women scientists do not remain hidden, we should all help to break down stereotypes that only boys can do maths and science, writes Prof Nox Makunga of the Department of Botany and Zoology in an article published...

​An important new treatment that could potentially save the lives of 60 000 pregnant women every year, is currently being tested at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS), Stellenbosch University and Tygerberg Hospital. Dr Cathy...

Stellenbosch University (SU) condemns cruelty to animals in the strongest possible terms and will not hesitate to act against anyone making themselves guilty in this regard. This is the reaction of the SU Management in the light of the...

​The South African Universities Staff Network for Transformation (SAUSNeT) was formed on the 20 November 2016 in response to the continuing crisis in Higher Education. It seeks to include the voices of Academic and Support Staff in the...

Authors: Q. Mdaka and Q. Apollis Equality Unit (EU) Equality Unit Mediation programme. Mediation is quickly growing as a preferred alternative approach to conflict resolution in the 21st Century, and in the Higher Education sector in South...

​​​Prof Gerhard Walzl compares medical research to being a member of a relay team – the baton has to be passed to retain momentum. This is a task which he tackles with renewed vigour nowadays. Prof Walzl is the new Head of Stellenbosch...

South Africa's swimming hero Chad le Clos will compete in Stellenbosch this weekend with redemption on his mind. He will use the Swimming Grand Prix to be held at Coetzenburg from 24-26 February as preparation for the SA National Aquatic...

For thousands of potential students, one of the biggest barriers to success is a lack of funding. Now, thanks to a financial injection of R2.3 million from the Banking Sector Education and Training Authority (BANKSETA), the doors to higher...