​ Meet Cher Petersen, one of Stellenbosch University's remarkable alumnae. Cher believes you have to find every opportunity that brings you closer to where you want to be in life. In 2012, during her final year of high school, Cher took a...

With its unique approach and dedicated team of healthcare workers, the new stroke unit at Tygerberg Hospital is already making great strides in helping to address South Africa's stroke burden. Research indicates that dedicated care units...

Dr Michael McCaul, a Senior Lecturer in the Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, is playing an instrumental role in informing evidence-based health care guidelines, not only on a national level, but on a global scale. As a clinical...

​Two out of three adolescents diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) experiences lung abnormalities even after successfully completing treatment for this disease. This alarming finding was revealed in a new study by Stellenbosch...

Last week, 56 first-generation students across various faculties who have passed through Stellenbosch University’s (SU) SOAR programme completed their academic journey as they ascended the podium at the Coetzenburg Centre to proudly receive...

Prof Bernard Bekker from the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering delivered his inaugural lecture on 6 November 2025. He uses models and simulations to inform planning for South Africa’s future electricity system. He provides...

Stellenbosch University, Maties Sport are proud of the inclusion of our athletes and staff that are representing Team South Africa at the Paralympic Games taking place in Paris from 28 August to 8 September. The Maroon Machine outfit make...

Khanya Dilima, an International Relations honors student from Stellenbosch University, was selected for the Gbet Rocks team after a very successful 4 years at Maties Sport. Dilima grew up loving playing different kinds of sports, but he...

Many Maties struggle to afford basics like tuition, meals, and accommodation. Coming together around a shared purpose. A culture of giving within the SU community.

This Youth Month, we're celebrating students who are driving positive change on campus, in their communities and beyond. Through their leadership, compassion and commitment, they are helping to build a better future for South Africa. These...