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Media release
Seven days of gambling could wipe out a year of national student funding
Institutional news
South Africa must invest in concentrated solar power – Prof Craig McGregor
Prof Craig McGregor of the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering delivered his inaugural lecture on Tuesday 19 May...
Events
Researchers urged to keep human judgement at the centre of AI-driven science
As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly reshapes universities and research institutions across the world, Stellenbosch University’s (SU) annual Library Research...
Impact
Nick Olivier brings structure and heart to student support at Saldanha campus
At the Saldanha campus, Senior Faculty Administrator Nick Olivier brings a rare blend of military precision and problem-solving to a role that sits at the heart...
Institutional news
Prof Tammy Robinson-Smythe helps to keep invasive marine species in check
Prof Tammy Robinson-Smythe of the Centre for Invasion Biology in the Faculty of Science delivered her inaugural lecture on Thursday 14 May 2026. The title of...
Impact
Olivia Adams helps future students find their place at SU
Olivia Adams plays a key role in planning and delivering strategic recruitment events within the Student Recruitment Division at SU. From large-scale...
Media release
President Ramaphosa honours SU academics for global contributions to healing and science
Two of Stellenbosch University’s (SU) leading academics have been recognised with some of South Africa’s highest national honours. President Cyril Ramaphosa...