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Message from the Rector: Incident at Huis Marais
Dear students and colleaguesBy now you are well aware of the incident that was captured on a cell phone video in the Huis Marais residence in the early hours of Sunday morning. Understandably, the situation has gained significant media...
A day in the life of: Thulani Hlatswayo
Working in Student Governance and serving as an Assistant Residence Head at Metanoia, Thulani Hlatswayo plays a key part in assisting students on their transformative journey at Stellenbosch University (SU). Fortunately, he is well equipped...
SU medical student cycles 1 500 km to help fellow students pay off study debt
In a week that South Africans took part in joyous celebrations of the Springboks' spectacular victory in the Rugby World Cup, another amazing feat was achieved by an unassuming Stellenbosch University (SU) student. Sarah Camp (25), a...
SU racism investigation underway after initial suspension
Stellenbosch University (SU) strongly condemns the incident recorded at Huis Marais, evidently motivated by racist and destructive behaviour. The University deeply values respect, compassion, equity, accountability and excellence in all...
Better injury care to be investigated with NIHR-boost
Injuries from incidents like road accidents, burns or violence are very common and are a major cause of death, particularly in low-income and middle-income countries (LMIC). In a country like South Africa, this area of research demands a...
PhD study explores impact of drought on apple and wheat farmers in the Western Cape
For key wheat and apple production regions, the recent multi-year drought was the most severe in 30 years. This may be an early sign of the effects of climate change on agriculture in the winter rainfall area of the Western Cape. This is...
Prof Johan Fourie gives his inaugural lecture
Prof Johan Fourie of the Department of Economics delivered his inaugural lecture entitled South Africa's Long Walk to Economic Freedom: A Personal Journey on 17 May 2022. Prof Fourie, who teaches economic history to undergraduate and...
Chemistry postgraduate off to Lindau for Nobel Laureate meeting
Alan Eaby, a PhD student in chemistry, is one of eleven young scientists from South Africa selected to participate at the 71st Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings dedicated to chemistry. From 26 June to 1 July they will join 600 of the most...
Chancellor's installation: A determination to do better
Justice Edwin Cameron, former Constitutional Court judge, was formally installed as Chancellor of Stellenbosch University (SU) on Wednesday 18 May. The ceremony was held at the Kruiskerk on the University's Stellenbosch campus, and was...
SU deeply distressed about an alleged rape on Stellenbosch campus
The Management of Stellenbosch University (SU) is deeply distressed to learn of an alleged case of rape on its Stellenbosch Campus. The Rector and management of the University condemns all forms of crime and any infringement on human...