Two new species of psychoactive mushrooms in the genus Psilocybe have been described from southern Africa, bringing the list to six known species indigenous to Africa. This is even though Psilocybe species are amongst the most well-known...

​Mai Wageh, a PhD-student from McMaster University in Canada, recently spent six weeks in Prof. Kathy Myburgh's lab at Stellenbosch University (SU) to gain technical expertise in extracellular vesicle (EV) analysis. The visit was made...

Dr Bambesiwe May won a L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Award. She develops sustainable frameworks to manage mining waste. Her work reduces environmental risks and makes the industry more sustainable.

R20m Grant: Stellenbosch University’s CINIA received over R20 million from Canada’s IDRC to lead a global initiative against disinformation. Global Collaboration: The project unites experts from Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle...

Colin Deiner received an honorary doctorate. He was honoured for his unwavering commitment to saving lives. He advances disaster management and response services.

Creative-Science Collaboration: Led by UP and UCT, the AWP integrates writers and artists into the South African National Antarctic Programme to bridge creative writing with scientific research. Expedition Milestone: Due to a last-minute...

Stellenbosch University graduate Kaden Moonsamy has been named a national finalist for the prestigious Mathews/IPGIP Prize for his "cum laude" project on modeling biohydrogen production. By combining his passions for biology and renewable...

In celebration of World Engineering Day 2025, Stellenbosch University’s SARChI Chair is highlighting research into green hydrogen and methane pyrolysis as vital tools for achieving SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy. By transforming biogas...

Natali van Zijl’s transition from chemical engineering at Stellenbosch to biomedical research at Oxford highlights how industrial modeling skills can be powerfully applied to study human blood flow and brain health. Her journey proves that...

In celebration of World Engineering Day 2025, Stellenbosch University is championing South Africa’s clean energy transition through innovative research into green hydrogen and methane pyrolysis. By converting biogas and organic waste into...