Monica Residence marked a historic milestone on 14 May 2026 as students, staff, and university leaders gathered in the Monica Recreation Hall to celebrate the residence’s 100th birthday. Among those present were Acting Chief Operating...

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...

Coming from Zimbabwe, where leadership is culturally reserved for the elderly, international student Shanice Kantuchitani was empowered by the abundance of accessible, student-led opportunities at Stellenbosch University. After pandemic...

International Biodiversity Day was on 22 May. Dr Francis Vorhies of the African Wildlife Economy Institute wrote an opinion piece. He explained how the harvesting of Africa’s wild species supports rural livelihoods and boosts the global...

Dr Monika Moir of the Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation received a SAMRC–UKRI grant. Will focus on how climate change reshapes spread of West Nile virus in Africa. Will also investigate movement of virus and strengthen...

The SAMRC has established a new Extramural Research Unit at Stellenbosch University, led by Prof Catherine Cluver, to advance research on preeclampsia, a major cause of maternal and neonatal deaths worldwide. The unit builds on over a...

In March 2025, the Public Squares Initiative launched its Postdoctoral Fellowship The fellowship is designed to embed early-career researchers within collaborative and engaged research spaces such as the Public Squares In this two-part...

In March 2025, the Public Squares Initiative launched its Postdoctoral Fellowship The fellowship is designed to embed early-career researchers within collaborative and engaged research spaces such as the Public Squares In this two-part...

A major Cochrane review found that planned early birth after 34 weeks in women with high blood pressure nearly halves serious maternal complications and reduces the risk of stillbirth. The analysis of 3,491 women across multiple countries...

Stellenbosch University (SU) is recognized for addressing climate challenges in South Africa and internationally. Innovations from its lecture halls and laboratories have become SU-owned intellectual property, resulting in successful, award...