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Media release

Stellenbosch University launches #GivingMaties, 40-day drive to fight student hunger

Student hunger remains a pressing reality at Stellenbosch University (SU) – and from 5 March to 15 April, the SU community is mobilising to respond. Alumni...
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7th Social Justice Lecture Baroness Amos and Prof Madonsela

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...

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Zebras, wildebeests and birds photographed drinking at a river.

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...

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A flag ceremony celebrating cooperation between Stellenbosch University and Danish universities.

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...

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A picture of a Cape snoek against a black background.

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...

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Van Dyk is a full professor, an NRF-rated researcher and a professionally registered industrial engineer with more than 27 years’ experience in higher education. She holds a PhD in industrial engineering from SU.

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...

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Electric vehicles

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...

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