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Social Impact Duck Race to make a difference
A plastic duck race to support two meaningful causes is organised by the Social Impact Committee of the Faculty of Education. The whole campus, as well as alumni and the public, are invited to take part and join. All ducks will be removed...
Don’t throw away those Cannabis leaves – they are packed with rare compounds
Analytical chemists from Stellenbosch University (SU) have provided the first evidence of a rare class of phenolics, called flavoalkaloids, in Cannabis leaves. Phenolic compounds, especially flavonoids, are well-known and sought after in...
‘If you don’t vote, sit down’: Busisiwe Mavuso delivers hard truths in Frederik Van Zyl Slabbert Lecture
The 13th Frederik Van Zyl Slabbert Honorary Lecture, held at Stellenbosch University (SU) on 12 August 2025, delivered an uncompromising message on the theme of “Everyday citizen leadership: 30 years and beyond".The lecture, presented by...
Dr Sophia Brink nurtures aspiring accountants with professionalism and enthusiasm
This Women's Month, we're celebrating the academic staff at Stellenbosch University (SU) who are shaping minds and inspiring excellence through their teaching. These remarkable educators bring passion, innovation and dedication to the...
Newcomer Maties make a difference
More than 5000 new Maties took part in Stellenbosch University's annual Social Impact morning on Thursday (26 January). Newcomers got the chance to meet and engage with the larger Stellenbosch community which they will form a part of for...
Bronwyn committed to better surgical training for better patient outcomes
Bronwyn Stockenstroom didn't initially set out to changing the surgical training landscape in Africa. After qualifying as a physiotherapist in 2003, she moved through pharmaceutical sales and worked for a German surgical company before...
Dr Marietjie Lutz goes the distance with passion and purpose
This Women's Month, we're celebrating the academic staff at Stellenbosch University (SU) who are shaping minds and inspiring excellence through their teaching. These remarkable educators bring passion, innovation and dedication to the...
SU launches new master’s programme in Violent Histories and Repair
Stellenbosch University (SU) is to offer a new interdisciplinary master's degree programme aimed at equipping students with critical decolonial tools to study and address the transgenerational impact of violent histories. The first of its...
World Humanitarian Day: Humanitarian workers help save lives, bring hope
World Humanitarian Day is celebrated annually on 19 August. In an opinion piece for the Mail & Guardian, Prof Chris Jones from the Department of Systematic Theology and Ecclesiology takes a closer look at some of the countries where...
Don’t miss the Matieland Concert!
Have you reserved your seat for one of the highlights of Homecoming Weekend? On Saturday 13 September, the Matieland Concert will bring music, laughter, and Matie spirit to the Endler Hall. This year is especially meaningful, as we...