As a Ugandan clinical microbiologist, Joel Kabugo's work focuses on expanding diagnostic access and addressing continental health challenges, having led a pediatric tuberculosis diagnostic rollout in Uganda and now conducting childhood HIV...

For Andile Sibanda, chess has never been just a game, it has been a journey shaped by resilience, discipline, and belief. Now, as she prepares to represent South Africa at the Commonwealth Chess Championships for the first time, her story...

#DayInTheLife As a leading higher education and research institution in South Africa, we are proud of our diverse and talented community of staff members – academics, researchers, and professional administrative support staff – who work...

The 21st-century librarian not only supports research but also serves as an important partner to researchers, contributing directly to the research process.

The Programme: A two-month residential fellowship at the University of Nairobi (August–September 2026) for research, mentorship, and leadership development. Eligibility & Benefits: Open to PANGeA faculty with a PhD (within 7 years); covers...

State-of-the-art research technology positions SU at the forefront of high-precision isotope analysis in Africa. The new instrument will drive opportunities for South African students and researchers to gain key skills in analytical science...

Africa is a premier frontier in the search for “green metals” but remains poorly studied. Research grant will allow the development of a comprehensive metallogenic framework for the West Congo Belt. Findings will have far-reaching...

Dr. Jamie Cripwell from Stellenbosch University has earned a prestigious NRF Y1 rating as a "Promising Young Researcher." Recognized for his impact in thermodynamics, he now plans to integrate his work with machine learning, showcasing the...

SU academics Prof Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela and Prof Tulio de Oliveira received national honours from Pres Cyril Ramaphosa today (19 May 2026). Gobodo-Madikizela received the Order of the Baobab (Bronze) for her internationally recognised...

SU has six new Pro-Vice-Chancellors to drive innovation, build partnerships and enhance academic excellence. Pro-VCs serve as ambassadors of the University and the Vice-Chancellor. These positions complement the work of Deputy Vice...