Skip to main content

Stories

Discover stories of our pursuit of impactful solutions, building learning communities that leverage the latest technologies, 
and our exceptional people.

Joyous-celebration
Image by: Stefan Els

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...
Read more
SU collaboration within new Guild-ARUA CoRE a milestone in shaping Africa’s sustainable development policies

SU collaboration within new Guild-ARUA CoRE a milestone in shaping Africa’s sustainable development policies

​The African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) and The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities (The Guild) launched three new Africa-Europe...

Read more
World Consumer Rights Day: Consumers should remain sceptical of AI

World Consumer Rights Day: Consumers should remain sceptical of AI

​World Consumer Rights Day is celebrated annually on 15 March. The theme for 2024 is “Fair and Responsible AI for Consumers". In an opinion piece for the Mail ...

Read more
"Champions" in SU Teaching-Learning-Assessment (TLA) Recognised at TLA Celebration

"Champions" in SU Teaching-Learning-Assessment (TLA) Recognised at TLA Celebration

A diverse cohort of academics from Stellenbosch University (SU) took center stage at the Teaching-Learning-Assessment (TLA) Celebration, held at STIAS on March...

Read more
“Wheels of Opportunity” – Stellenbosch chemistry lecturer cycling 600km for student support

“Wheels of Opportunity” – Stellenbosch chemistry lecturer cycling 600km for student support

Dr. Marietjie Lutz, a first-year chemistry lecturer at Stellenbosch University, is embarking on an ambitious effort to raise funding for undergraduate BSc...

Read more
World Kidney Day: The link between salt, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease

World Kidney Day: The link between salt, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease

​World Kidney Day is observed annually on the second Thursday in March (on 14 March in 2024). In an opinion piece for the Daily Maverick, Prof Yazied  Chothia...

Read more
Show your support for Global Recycling Day: bring your e-waste to the Rooiplein on Monday 18 March

Show your support for Global Recycling Day: bring your e-waste to the Rooiplein on Monday 18 March

To raise awareness about Global Recycling Day on 18 March 2024 and International Day for Zero Waste (30 March), the Environmental Sustainability team of...

Read more