​​​Surviving the COVID-19 pandemic for women means more than just surviving the disease, as there are threats beyond the risk of infection, write doctoral students Hannah Simba (Department of Global Health) and Silindile Ngcobo (University...

There is a clear link between gender diversity and good business performance, and the promotion of more women into leadership positions boosts the entire economies of countries. This was the strong Women's Day message put forward by...

​​As an environmental historian working on the relationship between people and animals, Stellenbosch University’s Prof Sandra Swart has made history herself numerous times. In 2016 she was the first woman to be appointed as a full professor...

​​Three researchers at Stellenbosch University's (SU) Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) have received substantial awards from the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC), enabling two of them to fast-track the research...

Paediatrics and Child Health Associate Professor Marieke van der Zalm of the Desmond Tutu Tuberculosis Centre is this year’s recipient of the Female Scientific Leadership Prize for sub-Saharan Africa. The prize is awarded by the European &...

#DayInTheLife As a leading higher education and research institution in South Africa, we are proud of our diverse and talented community of staff members – academics, researchers, and professional administrative support staff – who work...

​Three clinicians and researchers from the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences have received prestigious Discovery Foundation Awards for their work ranging from reproductive health to gynaecological oncology and rural mental health...

In celebration of Women's Month, Stellenbosch University is shining a spotlight on extraordinary staff and students on our campus who champion women's rights and gender equality. Through their dedication and leadership, they inspire and...

​​ World Social Work Day is celebrated across the globe on 20 March each year. This year, in celebration of the international day of recognition, the Social Work department in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences hosted a talk by Dr...

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