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Institutional news

A joyful celebration filled with blessings for SU’s 13th Rector and Vice-Chancellor

The informal celebration of the inauguration of Stellenbosch University’s (SU) new Rector and Vice-Chancellor, Prof Deresh Ramjugernath, started on a festive...
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Joyous-celebration

Institutional news

A joyful celebration filled with blessings for SU’s 13th Rector and Vice-Chancellor

The informal celebration of the inauguration of Stellenbosch University’s (SU) new Rector and Vice-Chancellor, Prof Deresh Ramjugernath, started on a festive...

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In a ceremony rich in symbolism, solemnity and celebration, Stellenbosch University (SU) formally installed Prof Deresh Ramjugernath as its 13th Rector and Vice-Chancellor on Wednesday, 1 October 2025, at the Endler Hall in Stellenbosch.

Events

Inauguration marks new era of transformation and excellence at SU

In a ceremony rich in symbolism, solemnity and celebration, Stellenbosch University (SU) formally inaugurated Prof Deresh Ramjugernath as its 13th Rector and...

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Campus life

Fresh, accessible, future-ready: SU’s new website is here!

Spring ushers in fresh beginnings, and this year Stellenbosch University (SU) is celebrating with the launch of its brand-new website on 30 September. More than...

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Opinion and features

Heritage Day: Experts highlight importance of multilingualism, creative imagination

Heritage Day was celebrated in South Africa on 24 September. In opinion pieces for the media, experts at Stellenbosch University point out that the country's...

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The name of South Africa’s new National Institute for Theoretical and Computational Sciences in lights at the launch in Stellenbosch.

Innovation and entrepreneurship

New science powerhouse: NITheCS set to transform SA research

The official opening of the National Institute for Theoretical and Computational Sciences (NITheCS) headquarters at Stellenbosch University (SU) marks a...

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Campus life

SU goes 'beyond the label' to support students with disabilities

Stellenbosch University (SU) has over the past two decades made steady progress in creating an environment where students with disabilities feel included and...

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