Media release
New internship programme at SU clinics opens doors for aspiring medical receptionists
For many young South Africans, earning a qualification is only the beginning of a difficult journey. The next hurdle is finding the work experience employers...
Media release
Stellenbosch University researchers and international partners develop global ‘Declaration on Multilingual Healthcare’
Patients who do not speak the same language as their healthcare providers are disadvantaged worldwide when it comes to accessing healthcare services and...
Medicine and health
SU secures EDCTP grant to advance rapid diagnostic test for childhood TB meningitis
Stellenbosch University (SU) has been awarded a substantial grant from the European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP) to support...
Medicine and health
Global experts, led by SU, outline urgent response to Ebola outbreak
In response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda, scientists from Stellenbosch University (SU) have collaborated...
Medicine and health
Healing starts with vulnerability: South African medical deans unite for #CrazySock4Docs day
On Friday, 5 June 2026, medical faculties across South Africa will don their brightest, most colourful socks for the annual #CrazySocks4Docs campaign. Led by...
Institutional news
Four SU finalists in running for SA’s prestigious ‘Science Oscars’
Four finalists from Stellenbosch University (SU) will represent the institution at the 2025/2026 National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF)/South32 Awards whe...
Media release
People with Down syndrome must be included in conversations about their healthcare
People with Down syndrome and their families consistently value healthcare that is relational, respectful, and person-centred, rather than focused solely on...
Awards and milestones
New SAMRC/SUN Preeclampsia Research Unit to tackle life-threatening pregnancy condition
The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) has established a new Extramural Research Unit (EMU) focused on preeclampsia at Stellenbosch University’s (SU...
Media release
SU scientist receives R14 million grant to tackle West Nile virus
As climate and environmental change continue to reshape ecosystems across the world, scientists are warning that mosquito-borne diseases may spread into new...
Media release
Early birth safer for mother and baby in high blood pressure pregnancies
A new Cochrane review published on World Preeclampsia Day (22 May) revealed that planned early birth for pregnant women with high blood pressure cuts maternal...