"While many researchers who write about South Africa's history view history from a political perspective, my research is an attempt to look at the history from an entirely different perspective. Music offers that other lens. Many people...

Social impact (SI) is a key strategic priority of Stellenbosch University whereby it commits itself to reciprocally influence, motivate and activate stakeholders both in the university and in society towards positive social change through...

The Division for Social Impact recently hosted an engaged teaching and learning workshop for attendees from Stellenbosch University, the Vaal University of Technology and Mangosuthu University of Technology. Dr Antoinette Smith-Tolken...

The Partnership for Africa's Next Generation of Academics (PANGeA), a network consisting of eight leading African universities focused on strengthening and advancing doctoral training and scholarship in the arts, humanities and social...

When looking at the series of events, milestones and turning points that moulded Dr Antoinette van der Merwe's professional career path, it appears as though the stars aligned perfectly to prepare her to take on her new role as Chief...

Members of the Convocation of Stellenbosch University have been notified in the press that a position has arisen due to the resignation of Adv JC (Jan) Heunis, who was elected as Council member of the University, by the Convocation for the...

Matie Community Service (MCS) in the Division for Social Impact, recently held its annual general meeting (AGM). Traditionally, the AGM is also an opportunity to celebrate the people who benefit from the work of MCS. During the presentation...

Around five thousand new students are welcomed at Stellenbosch University every year. The annual tradition of exposing them to a well-rounded student life kicks off during welcoming week. A Social Impact morning is part of the welcoming...

Although Stellenbosch University's (SU) Rural Clinical School in Worcester focuses on undergraduate programmes in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, there are also opportunities for other faculties to engage with the local...

Dave Pepler ponders about the alchemy of life – from the kitchen sink to your wineglass – when he engages with scientists from Stellenbosch University (SU) at this year's Science Café Stellenbosch which will take place from 6 to 9 March...