Impact
Sibabalwe Ishmael Kula helps shape the student experience at SU
Analytical, empathetic and detail-orientated, Sibabalwe Ishmael Kula plays a pivotal role in shaping the student experience at SU. From managing thousands of...
Campus life
Maties "Take SU Back Home" to their communities again this holiday
Numerous requests from students over the last few years to take prospectuses and promotional material home during the university recess to share with learners...
Campus life
Head Mentors reflect on leadership and transformation during Robben Island visit
A group of Stellenbosch University (SU) Head Mentors recently visited Robben Island as part of the SU Mentor programme’s experiential learning curriculum...
Awards and milestones
Monica Residence celebrates 100 years of history, reflection and community spirit
Monica Residence marked a historic milestone on 14 May 2026 as students, staff, and university leaders gathered in the Monica Recreation Hall to celebrate the...
Campus life
Humanitarian Affairs Asia invites students to apply for the 14th University Scholars Leadership Symposium at the UN, Bangkok
In a world shaped by increasingly complex and interconnected challenges – from climate change and widening inequalities to rapid technological transformation –...
Campus life
Meet the members of the Students’ Representative Council 2025/2026
The Students’ Representative Council (SRC) 2025/2026 was recently inaugurated at a ceremony to confirm the incoming members and honour the outgoing leaders...
Campus life
Familiarise yourself with the revised Residence Rules effective 1 April 2026
Stellenbosch University has approved a revised set of Residence Rules, which officially came into effect on 1 April 2026. Students are encouraged to familiarise...
Media release
Grow as a student leader by applying for the Abe Bailey Overseas Travel Bursary
The Responsibility Centre: Dean of Students (RC: DS) is excited to announce that applications are now open for the prestigious Abe Bailey Travel Bursary, which...
Media release
#Move4Maties: Moving together to help students succeed
Sandra Mbatha, Coordinator in Stellenbosch University’s Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) Division, believes running, cycling, or even a simple walk is...
Opinion and features
Hunger, dignity, and what we choose to see
There are certain truths that are difficult to sit with. Student hunger is one of them. Hunger among students is not a new issue and it does not occur by...