Science managers, policymakers and funders, and researchers themselves, increasingly recognise the value and importance of strategic and effective public communication of science, including targeted engagement and dialogue with society...

Stellenbosch University (SU) thrived during the Covid-19 pandemic because of the hard work, dedication and “agile resilience" of its staff. This was the main message from Prof Wim de Villiers, SU Rector and Vice-Chancellor, during the...

​There's a well-known parable about a boy at a beach full of sand-stranded starfish, trying his level best to throw as many of them back into the ocean, even though he knew it would be impossible to save them all. He persevered because he...

A cohort of postgraduate students from Stellenbosch University (SU) recently engaged with residents from Jamestown in Stellenbosch over dinner as part of a collaborative initiative by the Centre for Student Communities (CSC) and the Senior...

The Division of Social Impact at Stellenbosch University (SU) is led by Ernestine Meyer-Adams. Passionate about SU's values of excellence, compassion, accountability, respect and equity, she has one core pursuit – to ensure that the...

​​Having just celebrated Women's Month (August) in South Africa, Stellenbosch University (SU) again committed to honouring women in all walks of life and ensuring that we play a key role in transforming communities both locally and across...

Prof Martin Kidd of the Centre for Statistical Consultation (CSC) of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences is the recipient of a Research Excellence Award. The awards were recently presented to Stellenbosch University researchers...

Department sedimentologist Dr Ryan T Tucker is off on another adventure. Dr Tucker will take part in a multidisciplinary internationally collaborative expedition to remote portions of the Eastern Gobi, Mongolia. Dr Tucker and key...

SU Earth Scientists joined the South African Winter Expedition #SCALE22 into the Southern Ocean in July-August 2022 on board South Africa's flagship SA Agulhs II. ​. The team studied bioactive trace metals and mercury in the Antarctic...

​​Postdoctoral Research Fellows are a key priority in the strategic vision of Stellenbosch University (SU). We pride ourselves in the development and research excellence of our Postdoctoral Research Fellows who contribute to our research...