​​As project manager of Words Open Worlds (WOW), a social empowerment initiative of the Stellenbosch University (SU) Woordfees, Fiona van Kerwel guides others to broaden their perspectives and unlock their potential. Experiencing the change...

Lecturers from the School of Accountancy at Stellenbosch University (SU) and the College of Accounting at the University of Cape Town (UCT) recently attended a three-day writing retreat at the Mont Fleur Conference Centre near Stellenbosch...

This article was originally published on The Conversation . Read the full article here . Many South Africans living with intellectual disability don't have opportunities to be part of community life. They may lack the opportunity to learn...

​Electron microscopy (EM) has long been an essential tool for researchers to assess the ultrastructural detail of cells and tissues at nanoscale resolution. Although impactful, con­ven­tional EM approaches only relay information in a two...

​Maternal suicide rates in South Africa might be reduced by offering perinatal mothers practical support and material help with childcare and poverty alleviation, as well as strategies to engage fathers and to help young mothers to return...

Being excellent is second nature for the people at Maties Sport. That's why the Stellenbosch University (SU) rebranding at this entity has been so successful, says Kimara Singh, media and communications manager at Maties Sport. Since...

"Beautiful people, believing I am enough is an important part of a healthy relationship with myself. Those of us who stand firmly in this belief can be mentors and provide support for others. Those who struggle with this self-belief can...

Science managers, policymakers and funders, and researchers themselves, increasingly recognise the value and importance of strategic and effective public communication of science, including targeted engagement and dialogue with society...

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...

​There's a well-known parable about a boy at a beach full of sand-stranded starfish, trying his level best to throw as many of them back into the ocean, even though he knew it would be impossible to save them all. He persevered because he...