Stellenbosch University
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Stellenbosch University donors call for fresh leadership to take the reins
Former chancellors call for new leadership at Stellenbosch University, citing governance failures during current chair Dr. Nicky Newton-King’s term.
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WATCH | SU documentary shows how a ‘crazy idea’ powered an electric bike across Africa
A team journeyed 6,200 km across Africa on solar-powered vehicles, showcasing innovation in electric transport, documented in the series “Recharging Hope.”
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Continent’s first experiential start-up fest to launch, attracts global interest
SWEAT Africa will bring more than 100 international investors and venture capitalists together alongside the continent’s most promising start-ups at the Bertha Retreat between Stellenbosch and Franschhoek on 13 and…
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New Maties to embark on tertiary education journey
A jam-packed Welcoming Programme, designed to help new students settle into university life, awaits new Stellenbosch University students.
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Stellenbosch University awards degree to one of youngest doctors ever in SA
David Obagbuwa qualified as one of SA’s youngest doctors. He received an MBChB degree from Stellenbosch University (SU) last week at the age of 21. Obagbuwa began his medical studies…
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Riversdale’s Buis proves disability is no barrier to athletic, academic excellence
Dyan Buis, a former Paralympic gold medallist, graduated with a Master’s degree in education policy studies from Stellenbosch University.
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Maties to honour 5 visionaries ‘leading from Africa, for Africa and the world’
Stellenbosch University will confer honorary doctorates on five exceptional individuals including Nobel Laureate Prof Abdulrazak Gurnah and disaster management expert Colin Deiner, recognising their significant contributions to literature, entrepreneurship, public…
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Students used unauthorised “smothering” method on research sheep at Stellenbosch University
An investigation into research misconduct at Stellenbosch University has revealed that students collecting urine samples from sheep used an unauthorised “smothering” technique, temporarily cutting off the animals’ air supply when…
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Equality, food security takes centre stage at SU Social Justice Summit
Stellenbosch University’s seventh Social Justice Summit brought together President Cyril Ramaphosa, government leaders, and UN representatives to address South Africa’s hunger crisis. Prof Thuli Madonsela announced plans for a new…
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Researchers find flavourants in baby foods excessive and harmful
Stellenbosch University researchers found that 84.2% of baby cereals and porridges sold in South Africa contain potentially harmful sweet flavourings, with 78.3% violating labelling regulations, prompting calls for stricter enforcement…
