​​The Maties Open Day is the ideal opportunity for Grade 11 and 12 learners to gain valuable information on university studies, career choices, bursaries and loans; student fees; residence placement, sporting events, accommodation, student...

Thousands of visitors are expected to make their way to Stellenbosch University (SU) on (Friday) 2 February, for the annual 'Vensters' event, where newcomer students have the opportunity to entertain audiences with their very own original...

16 February 2021 Dear colleagues and students The Institutional Committee for Business Continuity (ICBC) of Stellenbosch University (SU) met for the second time this year on Monday 15 February 2021. In line with our previous decision on 18...

Prof Susana Clusella-Trullas from the Department of Botany and Zoology in the Faculty of Science delivered her inaugural lecture on 19 September 2023. The title of her lecture was “Should I stay or should I go? Examining responses of cold...

Dr Amon Mwiine, a PANGeA alumnus (class of 2018) bags the prestigious Vice Chancellor’s Research Excellence Award by aaplaatjies

Dear Colleague, It is with great pleasure that I contribute to this gazette in my new capacity as Acting Chief Operating Officer. It is a privilege to join the Operations and Finance Responsibility Centre (RC). Although I have previously...

​Over in West London, we catch up with Karien Botha, one of our most energetic and inspiring volunteers. A former engineer turned chemistry teacher, Karien brings her love of science, education and the outdoors to everything she does –...

​​Seven student entrepreneurs from Stellenbosch University (SU) have advanced to the regional round of the 2025 Entrepreneurship Development in Higher Education’s (EDHE) Entrepreneurship Intervarsity competition. This initiative, now in its...

​The newly upgraded Coetzenburg athletics track literally positions Maties Sport at Stellenbosch University (SU) in a new light. After a multi-million rand upgrade of the stadium facilities, including an A-grade new track and state-of-the...

Stellenbosch University (SU) students are heeding the call to vaccinate, following the recent announcement of the extension of the COVID-19 vaccination programme to persons 18 years and older. More than 300 students have already turned up...