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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...
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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...
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From pain a passion takes flight for SU history graduate
What began as a quiet hobby during moments of pain has taken flight into a powerful academic journey for Stellenbosch University (SU) graduate Annie de Villiers...
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Success takes centre stage as SU’s March graduation series gets underway
More than 3 600 graduands will cross the stage next week as Stellenbosch University (SU) confers degrees, diplomas and certificates during its March graduation...
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Support Global Recycling Day in March: Bring your e-waste and drop it in the yellow bins at the various sites on our campuses
To create awareness about Global Recycling Day on 18 March 2026,and the importance of proper disposal of e-waste, Stellenbosch University's (SU) Campus...
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Every Drop Counts: Help To Save Water on Campus
Do you remember 2018, when we all worried about “Day Zero”? Headlines warned that Cape Town might become the first big city to run out of water, and many people...
Campus life
Spirits run high as SU prepares to welcome its new Maties
Thousands of newcomer students will arrive on Stellenbosch University’s (SU) campuses from Monday 26 January to take part in the official Welcoming Programme...