Staff
Our staff are at the heart of our academic excellence, innovation and service to society.
As a leading higher education and research institution in South Africa, we are proud of our diverse and talented community of over 4 000 full-time staff members – academics, researchers, and professional administrative support staff – who work together to create an environment where discovery, creativity, and transformation thrive.
Our staff form the foundation of our academic excellence, innovation and service to society.
Together, we create value that extends from our lecture halls and laboratories to communities across South Africa and beyond.
Our staff play a crucial role in shaping the University’s impact, from delivering world-class teaching and conducting groundbreaking research, to supporting students and building strong partnerships with industry, government and communities. As an employer of choice, we are committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive and inspiring workplace where every staff member can realise their full potential and contribute to the University’s vision of being Africa’s leading research-intensive university.
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Department of Journalism leaves its mark on historic first African ICA Conference
A strong Stellenbosch University (SU) Department of Journalism presence helped shape the first-ever African edition of the International Communication...
Natural and mathematical sciences
Former leaders in microbiology honoured in leading academic journal
The journal is recognised as a key publication for the global yeast research community, focusing on both fundamental and applied research, and is published by...
Opinion and features
Safeguarding South African research in a changing global landscape
An effective research security approach cannot simply be a list of prohibitions. It must be a thoughtful, risk-based framework that acknowledges our unique...
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