​​​​​​​​​The Russel Botman Memorial Lecture was very special as a portrait of Prof Russel Botman was unveiled, a book about him launched and recognition given to students that received the Russel Botman Bursaries last night. The Memorial...

​​Leaders in the South African fruit industry believe that the creation of the new Post-Harvest Physiology Research Chair in Deciduous Fruit at Stellenbosch University will substantially improve know how about the handling of deciduous...

Prof Sean Chetty was appointed Executive Head of Stellenbosch University's Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care in mid-April, just as the Covid-19 virus was beginning to spread more rapidly in South Africa. As a result, he...

Nick Wayne, a fourth-year medical student and chairperson of the Tygerberg Student Council, attended a prestigious international summit earlier this year which afforded him the opportunity to engage with young changemakers. Attendees were...

​As part of its 60th-anniversary celebrations, the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences is introducing 60 future healthcare professionals who are currently in their first year. Meet Lindokuhle Mazibuko. Lindokuhle Mazibuko received nine...

International Dictionary Day is celebrated on 16 October and Stellenbosch University would like to remind you that you have daily, free access to the best dictionaries in the world. You do not have to use outdated dictionaries to find the...

​As part of its 60th-anniversary celebrations, the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences is introducing 60 future healthcare professionals who are currently in their first year. Meet Carmell Pillay.Carmell Pillay is a first-year B Speech...

Drikus Hancke Head of Maties Rugby Drikus has a long history with Stellenbosch University, Maties Sport and Maties Rugby. His association started in 1997 as a player, later assistant coach, and head coach, and he was appointed our Head of...

​The Military Academy based in Saldanha welcomed a myriad newcomers to its ranks with a parade on 25 January 2017, followed by the official Academy Opening the next evening. The parade was led by the SA Army Band Western Cape. Photo: Engela...

Former doctoral student at the Graduate School of Arts and Social Sciences, Dr Godfrey Hove (photo), was recently awarded first prize during the 2016 Research Awards Ceremony, held by the University of Zimbabwe, for his article co-authored...