Years ago, when she was still a child – and queuing in the early hours outside a Soweto clinic for medical attention for her grandmother's hypertension – Boitumelo Theepe made a silent promise to herself that she would be a doctor one day.​...

In celebration of Women's Month, Stellenbosch University is shining a spotlight on the exceptional women of our institution. As we celebrate the remarkable achievements of female academics with this series of profiles, we also illuminate...

​​In a week that South Africans took part in joyous celebrations of the Springboks' spectacular victory in the Rugby World Cup, another amazing feat was achieved by an unassuming Stellenbosch University (SU) student. Sarah Camp (25), a...

In a week that South Africans took part in joyous celebrations of the Springboks' spectacular victory in the Rugby World Cup, another amazing feat was achieved by an unassuming Stellenbosch University (SU) student. Sarah Camp (25), a final...

Stellenbosch University (SU) postgraduates Busi Mahlobo, Sakeus Kafula, Tshepo Morokong and Zander Venter are all breaking new ground as being among the first students in South Africa to write the degree MSc Sustainable Agriculture behind...

In August Justine Palframan became an Olympian when she competed in the 200m and 400m at the Olympic Games in Rio. In October she was named Maties Sport's Sportswoman of the Year for 2016. And on Friday, 6 December, she became a Matie...

Her study years at Stellenbosch University (SU) – which culminated in her graduation on Friday when she received the degree BCom (Management Accounting) – proved to Anita Engelbrecht that there is no challenge she can't successfully...

​​Car crash survivor Mia Wessels graduates against all odds At the age of 19, Stellenbosch University (SU) student, now alumna, Mia Wessels (31) was involved in a car accident that almost claimed her life. “I remember doctors telling my...

​​Having established close ties with the university’s Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, the fund is now also offering full bursaries to students in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences. This year, it is providing a full...

​​​Among the hundreds of students who will be receiving their degrees at the Stellenbosch University (SU) December 2018 graduation ceremonies, starting on 10 December, will be 27-year-old Xolani Hadebe. After matriculating at his rural...