​Award-winning academic, writer and gender activist Prof Pumla Dineo Gqola received an honorary doctorate from Stellenbosch University (SU) at its December graduation. Gqola was awarded the degree Doctor of Literature (DLitt), honoris causa...

​​Raised in the small village of Nemangwe in the Midlands Province of Zimbabwe, 40-year-old Dr Rachiel Gumbo was always destined for bigger things. She has literally and figuratively come a long way since she finished high school. Showing...

​​​​​When Firdous Sulaiman walked across the stage to get her degree in Speech, Language and Hearing Therapy on Tuesday (12 December), it was a triumphant conclusion to years of struggling. Having had to repeat three years of her studies at...

​​“I stand here before you deeply honoured and profoundly humbled by the recognition bestowed upon me and the privilege of joining the illustrious family of Stellenbosch alumni." With these words, the internationally recognised scholar and...

​​On 8 February 2024, more than 5 000 new Matie students will participate in the annual Social Impact Community Morning at Stellenbosch University (SU) during the official Welcoming Week Programme for newcomers. The Division for Social...

​Prof. Thuli Madonsela, the first director of the newly established Centre for Social Justice at Stellenbosch University, and a group of supporters for the #Action4Inclusion (#A4I) campaign on Saturday (3 February) endured the scorching...

​​World Cancer Day was observed on Sunday 4 February. In opinion pieces for the media, experts at Stellenbosch University suggest ways to close the global cancer care gap. Click on the links below to read the articles as published. Dr Yuri...

​In South Africa today, reading levels of learners are a massive concern requiring educators to prioritise reading by finding opportunities to highlight and explore literacy initiatives. According to the Department of Basic Education's...

​If your image (physical image, voice, signature, likeness, etc.) has been used without your consent for commercial purposes, especially in the absence of a contract, proving your case in court would be difficult because South African law...

​​​​With the support of Stellenbosch University's IT Department, MobiLex (a multilingual web-based subject glossary) received new wings at the start of 2024. During 2023 the app had to undergo major changes to ensure that it is compatible...