Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch University (SU) and high-tech company Enlightened Isotopes, a subsidiary of ASP Isotopes, have entered into a research partnership worth R8.5 million to develop a protocol for the separation of the ytterbium-176 isotope to be…

Five scientists with Stellenbosch University's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) were recently honoured at the South African Medical Research Council's (SAMRC) Scientific Merit Awards, which recognises some of the best…

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…

​​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…

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 (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…

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…

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…

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…

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…