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Inauguration marks new era of transformation and excellence at SU
Opinion and features
Heritage Day: Experts highlight importance of multilingualism, creative imagination
‘If you don’t vote, sit down’: Busisiwe Mavuso delivers hard truths in Frederik Van Zyl Slabbert Lecture
The 13th Frederik Van Zyl Slabbert Honorary Lecture, held at Stellenbosch University (SU) on 12 August 2025, delivered an uncompromising message on the theme of...
Don’t throw away those Cannabis leaves – they are packed with rare compounds
Analytical chemists from Stellenbosch University (SU) have provided the first evidence of a rare class of phenolics, called flavoalkaloids, in Cannabis leaves.
P...
Social Impact Duck Race to make a difference
A plastic duck race to support two meaningful causes is organised by the Social Impact Committee of the Faculty of Education. The whole campus, as well as...
NRF Awards honours four Stellenbosch University A-rated researchers
Stellenbosch University (SU) once again celebrates its eminent researchers who were honoured at the annual National Research Foundation (NRF) Awards. Profs...
Dr Ruenda Loots empowers changemakers with experiential learning
This Women's Month, we're celebrating the academic staff at Stellenbosch University (SU) who are shaping minds and inspiring excellence through their teaching...
Alcohol ban linked to fewer Cape Town fires – SU study
New research from Stellenbosch University (SU) shows that there is a strong correlation between alcohol consumption and residential fire incidents.
The study...