“Well done to all of you. I'm very proud of you and it's a pleasure to work with all of you. It is a particular source of pride for me that our researchers are so productive." With these words, the Rector and Vice-Chancellor of Stellenbosch...

During a small physical graduation ceremony for doctoral graduates from the Faculty of Economic and Management Science at Stellenbosch University (SU), Ms Louisa Mojela received the degree Doctor of Commerce (DCom), honoris causa, for her...

Over the past few months since our last newsletter, the world has become ever more accustomed to the “new normal" brought on by the global COVID-19 pandemic. Stellenbosch University (SU) has made great strides in adapting its efforts to...

Prof Hester Klopper, Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Strategy & Internationalisation at Stellenbosch University (SU), has received yet another accolade. On 14 December 2020, she will be inducted as a Fellow Ad Eundem of the Faculty of Nursing and...

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...

'Orphan crops' and the impact of an invasive weed on subsistence farmers in Nigeria are two of the topics Stellenbosch University (SU) researchers will investigate as part of a research visit funded by SU's Centre for Collaboration in...

For 28-year-old Matie alumnus Jazz Rampen, supporting Stellenbosch University's Bridge the Gap (BTG) campaign meant playing his part in contributing to a brighter future for talented young Matie students. “Personally, I strongly feel that...

“There is no limit to what a woman can accomplish. Life is not about competing with men; it needs to be a collaboration between men and women – we all have equal playing fields. I believe a woman can become anything she wants if she focuses...

​Dr Robert Adam received an honorary doctorate from Stellenbosch University (SU) at the institution's December graduation for advancing science and technology in South Africa. He was awarded the degree Doctor of Science, honoris causa, on...

Prof Crain Soudien, Chief Executive Officer of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) deliverd the lecture.