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Prof Bonang Mohale during question time after delivering the 14th annual honorary Frederik Van Zyl Slabbert (FVZS) lecture on 18 March 2026.
Image by: Henk Oets

Events

Mohale challenges South Africans: What kind of leaders are we choosing?

As South Africa heads towards elections within the next year, citizens should be asking a simple but urgent question: What kind of leaders are we choosing? This...
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A day in the life… Anne Havemann-Serfontein

A day in the life… Anne Havemann-Serfontein

Published in May to commemorate Workers' Day, our annual #dayinthelife series spotlights our staff at Stellenbosch University (SU). This year, we highlight...

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Apply for the Abe Bailey Travel Bursary to visit the UK

Apply for the Abe Bailey Travel Bursary to visit the UK

​​​We are excited to announce that applications are now open for the prestigious Abe Bailey Travel Bursary, which offers third-year students and above, as well...

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Prof Ashraf Kagee releases his third novel, Song of the Slave Girl

Prof Ashraf Kagee releases his third novel, Song of the Slave Girl

Prof Ashraf Kagee of Stellenbosch University's (SU) Psychology Department recently launched his third novel, Song of the Slave Girl, at The Book Lounge in Cape...

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Joint Statement following the 6 – 7 March 2025 Delegation Visit

Joint Statement following the 6 – 7 March 2025 Delegation Visit

​​With the conclusion of a University of Groningen (UG) delegation visit to Stellenbosch University (SU) on 6 and 7 March 2025 including  a successful joint...

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Intentional Assessment for Teacher Education book launched

Intentional Assessment for Teacher Education book launched

​​Dr Zelda Barends and Dr Anthea Jacobs launched their new book Intentional assessment for teacher education in April. This book is more than a publication - it...

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Stellenbosch University is growing rapidly, as is its economic impact

Stellenbosch University is growing rapidly, as is its economic impact

·       SU spent R4.2 billion in the Stellenbosch economy in 2024

·       Spending contributed approximately 13% to local GDP

·       Universities have always...

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