​​​A newly identified killifish species from the iconic Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, has been named for Sir David Attenborough in recognition of his dedicated efforts to promote biophilia – an awareness of the wonders and beauty of...

A proposed research centre that will study the interpretation of the authoritative scriptures of three religious constituencies in South Africa – Christianity, Islam, and Judaism – can help to promote dialogue between these religions...

​​“We want to be relevant to the people of our country, continent and the rest of the world, and we want to make a meaningful contribution that will take humanity forward. And sport is part of this vision." This is according to Prof Wim de...

​Stellenbosch University (SU) chemistry lecturer Dr Margaret Blackie, who recently received a three-year teaching fellowship from the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), is committed to sharing her knowledge not only in the field...

A new immersive facility at the SU Library allows students and researchers to step inside complex data. The lab positions SU at the forefront of immersive academic infrastructure. Designed as a shared, cross-disciplinary space, it supports...

Xichavo Irvin Makhubele, from a rural village in Limpopo, is the first in his family to attend university. He completed his Bachelor of Public Administration Honours at Stellenbosch University while working for the City of Johannesburg. His...

​​Stellenbosch University (SU) strongly supports a zero-tolerance stance against gender-based violence (GBV). Therefore, the University is supporting the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children campaign, which will...

Moses Shambare, an international student from Zimbabwe, identifies his moment of belonging as the transition from feeling overwhelmed to being embraced by the familial warmth and hospitality of the SUI office. Moses' integration was...

Update 21 September: There has been a development since the previous post below. Prof Wim de Villiers, Rector and Vice-Chancellor, and Ms Tonia Overmeyer, Dean of Students, met with the group on Saturday morning (17 September 2016), with...

​In a world where screens increasingly dominate children's lives and safe outdoor play spaces dwindle, Professor Eileen Africa stands as a beacon of hope for childhood development. As an Associate Professor in the Division of Movement...