​He wants to play a role in the development of sport at universities and colleges in South Africa, Africa and the world. That is why Mr Jerry Laka, Maties Sport Director: Support Services at Stellenbo​sch University, didn't hesitate to...

​​Stellenbosch University's (SU's) vision to be Africa's leading research-intensive university is supported by being counted among the top higher education institutions globally when it comes to research outputs, particularly articles...

2025 is proving to be a good year for Stellenbosch University (SU) featured among the best universities globally

​​​​Ilhaam Groenewald, Chief Director: Maties Sport, is looking forward to the challenge of being the first female member of SA Rugby's Executive Council. SA Rugby announced on Wednesday 1 June that Groenewald and Monde Tabata were elected...

​The Talent Development Programme (TDP) is a joint project between the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and Stellenbosch University Centre for Pedagogy (SUNCEP). It is a prestigious residential and academic enrichment intervention...

SU International contributes in various ways to ensuring a transformative student experience and promoting comprehensive internationalisation at Stellenbosch University. One example is the programme entitled “In conversation with...

​​The African Doctoral Academy (ADA) continues to lead efforts to strengthen excellence in doctoral education on the African continent. Celebrating a decade of doctoral training, the ADA welcomed more than 200 prospective, current and...

​In July 2018, the late President Nelson Mandela would have celebrated his 100th birthday, along with Stellenbosch University (SU) commemorating its Centenary this year. On 11 November 1987, Madiba received an honorary doctorate from Karl...

By Maties Sport Media and Communication Unit Maties Netball’s victory in the finals of Varsity Netball 2022 was the cherry on top of a historic season. The Maroon Machine defeated North West University (NWU) 68-55 in the final on 17 October...

What was the skin colour of our ancient forebears when they left Africa to populate the rest of the world more than two million years ago? White, brown, black, yellow? On Friday 11 March 2016 dr Lester Davids, a molecular cell biologist...