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Kondwani Ngulube, an international student from Zambia enjoying the sights of Stellenbosch

Opinion and features

From a Greeting in Nyanja to a Place Called Home

Choosing a university is never just about rankings. When I was deciding where to pursue my BSc in Agriculture, Stellenbosch University (SU) stood out not only...
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Prof Moyo Banner

Opinion and features

A more integrated approach to global engagement

As Stellenbosch University (SU) continues to deepen its global engagement, the recent integration of SU International into the Responsibility Centre for...

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SU researchers at VIU

Impact

From research to communication: Stellenbosch researchers at the VIU Spring School

Arriving on San Servolo Island, a short boat ride from the busy waterways of Venice, Italy, it is clear that this is not a typical academic setting. Removed...

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SU-Linnaeus Sport Echange Group

Education

Redefining the Playbook: Internationalising Sport Education through Cross-Cultural Exchange

For three weeks in January 2026, a group of undergraduate Sport Science students from Stellenbosch University (SU) traded the South African summer for the crisp...

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Panel Discussion at SIAN Day 3

Events

From mobility to meaning: SIAN 2026 explores new ways to put internationalisation into practice

People often think of internationalisation in higher education as student exchanges, travel, or partnership agreements. On the third day of Stellenbosch...

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SIAN 2026 Science Diplomacy Session with Prof Guy Midgley

Events

Who owns the narrative? Science diplomacy sparks conversations at SIAN 2026

When it comes to climate change, sustainability, and development, influence comes from two sides. Those who provide the evidence (the data) and those who tell...

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SIAN 2026 Group Photo

Events

SIAN 2026: In Africa, With Africa, For Africa

“Internationalisation is not about numbers, money or time spent. What matters is reciprocity — a genuine exchange where both partners learn from each other.”

Wit...

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