South Africa’s top public-school matriculant has chosen Stellenbosch University for her studies. Abigail Kok will register for a degree in data science and move into Sonop residence. The York High dux is drawn to SU’s academic excellence...

Kerry Porrill was awarded Stellenbosch University’s top honour – the Chancellor’s Medal (2025). The Chancellor’s Medal was first instituted in 1961. Porrill is a graduate from the Mathematics Division within the Faculty of Science and this...

World Cancer Day was observed on 4 February. Treating cancer remains a challenge. Timely and inclusive care can help combat cancer.

Prof Nuraan Davids

Of the 2 421 insect species listed as threatened by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, 27% face risks related to climate change. Strategies for insect conservation in this period of rapid climate change are urgently needed.

SU scientists receives R85 milliongrant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Driven by her upbringing in the Eastern Cape, Biomedical Engineering Master’s student Amohetsoe Shale is bridging the gap between clinical practice and innovation by developing an affordable prosthetic knee through her start up, NAVU, a...

A huge congratulations to the Recommended Engineering Education Practices (REEP) Research Group for winning the prestigious Team Award at the National University Teaching Awards!

Site Visits: Journalism students toured major Cape Town newsrooms like SABC, Primedia, and Media24. Industry Insights: The class engaged with veteran producers, DJs, and alumni for hands-on reporting practice. Lift Drama: Student Kwanda...

Professor Seung Jin Song from Seoul National University recently concluded a two-week visit to Stellenbosch University, where he engaged in deep technical exchanges with turbomachinery researchers and explored cross-disciplinary...