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Media release
Stellenbosch University launches #GivingMaties, 40-day drive to fight student hunger
Media release
Stability without equity is fragile, Baroness Valerie Amos warns in 7th Social Justice Lecture
On World Day of Social Justice, the Baxter Theatre Centre in Rondebosch became a forum for a sober reckoning with the state of the world. Delivering...
Opinion and features
Valuing wildlife key to conservation
World Wildlife Day was celebrated on 3 March. In opinion pieces for the media, experts at Stellenbosch University argued that if wildlife is to survive across...
Institutional news
A people’s meeting across continents: SU and Danish delegation rethink how democracy is taught
When a Danish delegation recently arrived at Stellenbosch University (SU) to partake in the inaugural Globus LIV² People’s Meeting: South Africa-Denmark...
Media release
Genetics research wants to help protect Cape snoek
Cape snoek is one of South Africa’s most important fish species. It continues to be a staple for many people, especially those in low-income households, as well...
Media release
Council appoints Prof Liezl van Dyk to advance academic coherence, innovation and student success at SU
The Council of Stellenbosch University (SU) has appointed Prof Liezl van Dyk as Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Academic, effective 1 July 2026.
The appointment follows...
Engineering and technology
SU documentary showcases ‘crazy idea’ that powered an electric bike through Africa
It travelled 6 200 km across six African countries powered only by the sun. And last week, at the premiere of a new documentary series about the epic journey...