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Physiological Sciences
First “teaching textbook” on autophagy now available
A complex cellular process called autophagy is the topic of a major new textbook which encapsulates over 30 years of research in this growing field of study. Autophagy is a process in which worn out, toxic or degraded cellular components...
Microbiology
Microbes and their interactions the focus of major international meeting
One of the academic world's largest international meetings addressing topics in microbial ecology, the 19th International Symposium on Microbial Ecology (ISME), will take place in Cape Town, South Africa in August. More than 1 500...
Microbiology
Two new species of Psilocybe mushrooms discovered in southern Africa
Two new species of psychoactive mushrooms in the genus Psilocybe have been described from southern Africa, bringing the list to six known species indigenous to Africa. This is even though Psilocybe species are amongst the most well-known...
Physiological Sciences
Valuable exchange of expertise on extracellular vesicle research
Mai Wageh, a PhD-student from McMaster University in Canada, recently spent six weeks in Prof. Kathy Myburgh's lab at Stellenbosch University (SU) to gain technical expertise in extracellular vesicle (EV) analysis. The visit was made...
Stellenbosch University
SU features among leading higher education institutions globally in several subject areas
SU features in the 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject. Continues to be among the best tertiary institutions globally in several subjects. Performed well in Arts and Humanities, Medical and Health, Education...
Stellenbosch University
Brilliant mathematics achiever honoured with SU’s prestigious Chancellor’s Medal
Kerry Porrill was awarded Stellenbosch University’s top honour – the Chancellor’s Medal (2025). The Chancellor’s Medal was first instituted in 1961. Porrill is a graduate from the Mathematics Division within the Faculty of Science and this...
Chemistry and Polymer Science
Chemistry and Polymer Science
The Department of Chemistry and Polymer Science is one of the pre-eminent research departments in Chemistry in South Africa.