Division for Institutional Strategy, Research and Analytics
ISRAs services and projects
Strategy process management
We are responsible for the management, coordination, alignment, evaluation and monitoring of the annual and cyclical processes that relate to SU’s strategy.
- Strategic Fund
- Strategy planning and management
- SU values in action
Strategic project and change management
We promote the successful delivery of strategic institutional projects
- Change management methodology
- Code 2040
- Project management and Smartsheet
Information governance
We evaluate strategic options through policy research and development, implements an Information Management Framework, support the monitoring of institutional compliance, and manage responsibilities under relevant legislation (i.e. POPIA and PAIA).
- Protection of information (privacy incident and breach reporting)
- Access to information (institutional permissions)
- Privacy assessment
- PAIA requests
- Consulting and advisory services
Integrated data analytics
We uncover and analyse data, transforming it into integrated information that enhances strategic, tactical and operational decision making across the University.
- Institutional data
- Institutional reports
- National HEMIS data
- Student tracking and development
- University rankings
- Statutory reports
Stories
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Institutional news
SU leads continent in research output, new QS ranking shows
If the inaugural QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) World University Rankings (WUR): Sub-Saharan Africa is anything to go by, Stellenbosch University (SU) is well on its...
Institutional news
SU ranked among 300 best universities in new TIME Magazine ranking
If early performances are anything to go by, 2026 could shape up to be a very strong year for Stellenbosch University (SU) in global higher education rankings. ...
Institutional news
SU features among leading higher education institutions globally in several subject areas
As the new academic year approaches, it’s welcome news that Stellenbosch University (SU) continues to feature among the leading higher education institutions...