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Opinion and features

World Oceans Day: Ocean conservation matters for people and ecosystems

World Oceans Day was celebrated on 8 June. In opinion pieces for the media, experts at Stellenbosch University focused on ocean conservation, the value of...
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Impact

Nick Olivier brings structure and heart to student support at Saldanha campus

At the Saldanha campus, Senior Faculty Administrator Nick Olivier brings a rare blend of military precision and problem-solving to a role that sits at the heart...

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Prof Tammy Robinson-Smythe of the Centre for Invasion Biology photographed at her inaugural lecture on the Stellenbosch Campus.

Institutional news

Prof Tammy Robinson-Smythe helps to keep invasive marine species in check

Prof Tammy Robinson-Smythe of the Centre for Invasion Biology in the Faculty of Science delivered her inaugural lecture on Thursday 14 May 2026. The title of...

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Impact

Olivia Adams helps future students find their place at SU

Olivia Adams plays a key role in planning and delivering strategic recruitment events within the Student Recruitment Division at SU. From large-scale...

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Twee van die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) se voorste akademici is vandag (19 Mei 2026) met van Suid-Afrika se hoogste nasionale eerbetuigings (ordes) vereer.

Media release

President Ramaphosa honours SU academics for global contributions to healing and science

Two of Stellenbosch University’s (SU) leading academics have been recognised with some of South Africa’s highest national honours. President Cyril Ramaphosa...

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Ministerial delegation from Energy visits SU

Media release

Universities key to SA’s energy transition, Ramokgopa tells SU

Minister of Electricity and Energy Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says South Africa’s energy ambitions will depend on rapidly expanding the country’s engineering and...

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Impact

Maretha Joyce the steady hand behind the scenes

As Executive Assistant to the Rector and Vice-Chancellor, Maretha Joyce is the steady hand behind one of the University’s most dynamic offices, bringing...

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