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Stellenbosch University’s Collaboration within New Guild-ARUA CoRE Marks a Milestone in…
The African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) and The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities (The Guild) launched three new Africa-Europe Clusters of Research Excellence, called CoREs, in September last year. Through its…
Stellenbosch University’s Eucalyptus Research Program Receives R20 Million Boost
With total funding of nearly R20 million over five years (2024 to 2028), researchers at the Hans Merensky Chair in Advanced Modelling of Eucalypt Growth and Wood Formation (or EucXylo) at Stellenbosch University (SU) are well placed to…
Chancellor’s Lecture at Stellenbosch University: Nobel Laureates Revisit Seminal Work
Stellenbosch University (SU) last week hosted many distinguished guests and leading scientists from across the globe. One of the highlights was the Chancellor’s Lecture presented by two renowned Nobel Prize winners in economy, Prof Abhijit…
Stellenbosch University: Two Honorary Doctorates and Numerous Qualifications to be Awarded at March…
Stellenbosch University (SU) will confer 3 061 qualifications across 11 ceremonies during its March graduation week. Graduation, which is a highlight on the University's academic calendar, will take place from Monday–Thursday, 25–28 March…
Motsepe Foundation Donates R800,000 to Stellenbosch University’s SRC-Driven Initiatives
The Students' Representative Council (SRC) of Stellenbosch University (SU) recently received a donation of R800 000 from the Motsepe Foundation to spend on SRC-driven initiatives that benefit students. The cheque handover took place at an…
Stellenbosch University: SIAN 2024 Delegates Analyze Dos and Don’ts of Internationalization in…
The intricacies of internationalisation in higher education came under the spotlight at the Stellenbosch International Academic Networks (SIAN) 2024 meeting hosted by Stellenbosch University (SU) International from 13 to 15 March.
SIAN…
Researchers Develop Cellphone App Capable of Detecting Tuberculosis
Stellenbosch University (SU) scientists are developing a mobile application (app) that will be able to distinguish a cough caused by tuberculosis (TB), from non-TB-related coughs. This innovation will be used as a screening tool to…
Urgent Tuberculosis Vaccine Trial Commences in South Africa
Being dwarfed by a 30-metre-high ice shelf, making a braai in sub-zero temperatures, and attempting to sleep when the sun never sets were some of the many matchless experiences enjoyed by three students from Stellenbosch University (SU) who…
University of the Witwatersrand: Urgent Tuberculosis Vaccine Trial Commences in South Africa
She joins fellow Principal Investigator, Professor Willem Hanekom from the Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI), who will lead the large Phase 3 trial that will evaluate whether the M72/AS01E vaccine candidate can protect older…
University of the Witwatersrand: Amidst Rising Risk of Water-Borne Diseases, Such as Cholera, in…
While the water in our pipes is safe to drink. There are situations where diseases can creep into the system, making it temporarily unsafe for drinking purposes, says Professor Craig Sheridan, director of Wits: H2O in the School of…