Stories
Discover stories of our pursuit of impactful solutions, building learning communities that leverage the latest technologies,
and our exceptional people.
Awards and milestones
Two SU lecturers combine academic accountability and financial freedom in unique stokvel
Planning EV fleets in the real world: Inside Stellenbosch University’s new spinout
When mechatronics engineer Chris set out to research electric minibus taxis during his postgraduate studies at Stellenbosch University (SU), he wasn't trying to...
Volunteers Roll Up Sleeves to Green Stellenbosch Hospital Grounds
Not even the rain could dampen the enthusiasm of the more than forty volunteers from Stellenbosch University (SU), the environmental organisation Greenpop...
Passing of Donovan Kirkwood
The Stellenbosch University (SU) community mourns the tragic passing of Dr Donovan (Don) Kirkwood, Curator of the SU Botanical Gardens (SUBG). Kirkwood fell...
Economy, business and public management
Investing that protects people and the planet is growing: new study maps the progress in South Africa
Institutional investors who invest on behalf of others are increasingly considering environmental conservation and safe working conditions as investment...
Sybil Smit uses her own academic journey to empower students
This Women's Month, we're celebrating the academic staff at Stellenbosch University (SU) who are shaping minds and inspiring excellence through their teaching...
SU students win hackathon with real-time algal biosensor to detect water pollution
A team of postgraduate students from the Department of Microbiology and the Stellenbosch University Water Institute (SUWI) took first place in a three-day...