From 26–30 January 2026, Stellenbosch University (SU), together with the University of Chile and the University of Groningen, hosted the fifth EQUiiP Summer School under the theme Inclusive Teaching Through Peer Learning and Sharing...

Dr. Marenet Jordaan of Stellenbosch University recently toured Europe to boost journalism research collaborations. Visiting four countries, she presented South African findings for the Worlds of Journalism Study, focusing on industry safety...

The Central Events and Conferencing Office (CECO) at Stellenbosch University (SU) is no longer the town’s best-kept secret. Their recent feature in the second edition of Afri Explorer is a testament to their growing influence on the local...

Stellenbosch University hosted World Press Freedom Day 2025, exploring "Navigating Independence and Media Sustainability." Experts from SABC, AmaBhungane, and global academia discussed economic pressures and innovative platforms like...

Gawie Botma’s new book, Reconsidering the History of South African Journalism, challenges the "liberation" narrative of the early press. He reveals how 19th-century newspapers were tied to the slave economy, urging a rethink of media’s...

A group of 13 SU students balance demanding studies with frontline wildfire response. Volunteer Wildfire Services crews hike into the most inaccessible terrain to fight blazes by hand. From juggling academic work to facing 10-metre walls of...

Urobo Biotech claimed the R100 000 grand prize at the high-profile two-day SWEAT Africa 2026 event. Fellow SU spin-out companies ReSurfify and Nanosene also showcased their innovations, underlining the University’s growing footprint in...

Dual Excellence: Jana-Mari is successfully balancing high-level academics as a Master’s student in Industrial Engineering with an elite athletic career. National Debut: After six years with the Maties hockey team, she recently earned her...

International Mother Language Day was celebrated on 21 February. Mother-tongue instruction is important for learner success. Multilingualism must be promoted in all spheres of society.

Recharging Hope is a seven-part documentary series about an SU-led team's epic journey through Africa on a solar-powered bike. The premiere event provided an opportunity to see first-hand how electric transport solutions can be adapted for...