​In celebration of Youth Month, the Young Alumni Programme (YAP) at Stellenbosch University (SU) is showcasing our incredible young alumni. Meet some of our remarkable Maties, all under the age of 35, who are using the knowledge and skills...

Stellenbosch University (SU) in South Africa and AzarGen Biotechnologies (Pty) Ltd, a South African biotechnology company focused on developing human therapeutic proteins using advanced genetic engineering and synthetic biology techniques...

​It was a double celebration for Stellenbosch University's (SU) Development and Alumni Relations Division recently at the launch of its 2021 Alumni Art Exhibition and the official opening of the much-anticipated Alumni Clubhouse at Die Stal...

After cycling a gruelling 600 km over six days with a torn hip labrum and the support of her four children – including her youngest who is just 12 years old - Dr Marietjie Lutz, a first-year chemistry lecturer at Stellenbosch University (SU...

​We know there is a role for artificial intelligence (AI) in public health crises and emergencies. We must consider the key ethical issues, develop the necessary legal frameworks, and ensure there is adequate public engagement so that...

“Let us celebrate innovation, scholarship, and finding African solutions for Africa." These words of congratulation came from Dr Beth Engelbrecht, Head of the Department of Health in the Western Cape, during the launch of a state-of-the-art...

Urobo Biotech claimed the R100 000 grand prize at the high-profile two-day SWEAT Africa 2026 event. Fellow SU spin-out companies ReSurfify and Nanosene also showcased their innovations, underlining the University’s growing footprint in...

The BCom route gave him room to explore. Adaptability can become one of your biggest strengths. Often the opportunities that shape you most are the ones you never planned for.

True leaders do not need a title to lead Thembalethu Seyisi shares the stories that inspire him to greatness. “This book captures the essence of what it means to live with purpose." These words of wisdom from Prof Thuli Madonsela, the...

​​Refugees and asylum-seekers in South Africa don't often find the better life they were searching for. They struggle to get access to social welfare, health care and housing because current legislation isn't clear on what socio-economic...