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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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SARUA Hosts Inaugural Regional Higher Education Conference in Lusaka

SARUA Hosts Inaugural Regional Higher Education Conference in Lusaka

​​Lusaka, Zambia – 21–23 May 2025 – The Southern African Regional Universities Association (SARUA) successfully hosted its first-ever regional conference...

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SU improves on overall score on QS Rankings

SU improves on overall score on QS Rankings

​​​Just three spots. That's how close Stellenbosch University (SU) came to ranking among the top 300 universities in the world for the third year in a row...

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AI making it easier to diagnose TB in sub-Saharan Africa

AI making it easier to diagnose TB in sub-Saharan Africa

Stellenbosch University (SU) researchers are playing a leading role in a global trial investigating the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve...

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Caroline Wallington: Expert activist for ecological and social justice

Caroline Wallington: Expert activist for ecological and social justice

​​YOUTH MONTH

This Youth Month, we're celebrating students who are driving positive change on campus, in their communities and beyond. Through their leadership...

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When spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion Stellenbosch community unite for social justice on Youth Day 20

When spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion Stellenbosch community unite for social justice on Youth Day 20

"When spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion."

With these powerful words from an Ethiopian proverb, Prof Thuli Madonsela once again wove meaning and unity...

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Rochelle Hellens: A fresh take on driving success

Rochelle Hellens: A fresh take on driving success

In celebration of Youth Month, the Young Alumni Programme (YAP) at Stellenbosch University (SU) is showcasing our incredible young alumni. Meet some of our...

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