Campus life
In support of our University’s vision, mission, values and aspirations, we consider it imperative to support the health and wellbeing of our people, including our staff.
Wellness, holistic wellbeing and recreation
SU fosters a culture of holistic staff wellbeing, focusing on physical, social and emotional health. Services include accessible professional support, health promotion campaigns, and opportunities for holistic self-development through personal goal-setting and community involvement.
The Employee Wellness Office provides confidential counselling, crisis intervention and health guidance within a caring support structure. Wellness initiatives are coordinated by the Human Resources Wellbeing Office, which collaborates with Maties Gym and other SU facilities to promote regular exercise and healthy lifestyles for employees.
SU regularly holds Health Days featuring health screenings, wellness talks and sport clinics tailored for staff.
Social impact
As we strive to advance knowledge in service of society, our staff is committed to making a difference. They are deeply involved in social impact, often participating in faculty social responsibility projects, serving on social impact committees and volunteering for community organisations.
Initiatives are coordinated by various faculty committees, ensuring that staff expertise aligns with societal needs – ranging from support for local nonprofits to transformation and community upliftment efforts. Staff are encouraged to contribute both within their disciplines and as part of university-wide projects making a tangible societal impact.
Sport and recreation
The Maties Gymnasium, situated at the Coetzenburg Sport Stadium, offers state-of-the-art amenities: high-performance and cardiovascular equipment, an Olympic-size outdoor pool, indoor pool, recovery centre and indoor track. Group exercise options include aqua, body conditioning, bootcamp, cycle, pilates, yoga, and more – catering to all fitness levels from beginners to elite athletes. Our University staff members receive a 25% discount on membership fees at Maties Gym, making wellness accessible and affordable for employees.
Maties Sport offers a variety of sport codes and facilities, from traditional sports such as rugby and athletics to innovative activities like eSports. Staff members can join sports clubs, attend regular fitness classes, or participate in organised social events throughout the year. eSports tournaments and leagues are organised with the active involvement of staff, providing opportunities for both recreation and skill development.
Communication
Info@StellenboschUni is a weekly e-notice, which will be emailed to staff every Wednesday, communicating important events, notices and announcements.
news@StellenboschUni, is a weekly e-newsletter that is sent to staff via e-mail. This newsletter shares important university and campus news, celebrates staff achievements, and gives an overview of how SU was featured in the media that week.
