Our researchers at Stellenbosch University are pushing the boundaries of knowledge. 🎥 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 👇 https://t.co/qZhXpuq36K

We are proud to celebrate two of our Stellenbosch University postgraduate students, Luther Chipembere (Faculty of AgriSciences) and Mbalenhle Ntuli (Faculty of Science), who have secured spots in the South African National FameLab Science Communication Finals! They’ll compete

Life is as interesting as you are willing to make it, says Stellenbosch University mathematician Prof Florian Luca. His immersion in mathematics is much more than just a pen and paper exercise. It’s about people and places, curiosity, camaraderie, and taking chances. Meet Prof

Stellenbosch University’s SUNRISE programme supports mid-career academics with mentorship, resources, and opportunities to advance their careers. 💡 As part of the #PathToProf campaign, explore the profiles of current SUNRISE fellows and meet the inspiring scholars shaping the

Stay tuned for our #PathToProf series where we’ll be featuring some of the incredible SUNRISE fellows. #PathToProf #SUNRISE #StellenboschUniversity #AcademicLeadership #ResearchExcellence #NextGenAcademics#HigherEducation#ResearchforImpact #FutureProfessors

SU researchers have set a world record by creating the longest intercontinental quantum satellite link — an incredible 12,900 km connection between South Africa and China. This breakthrough, powered by quantum key distribution, means any attempt to intercept data would instantly

𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗸𝗶𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝘆𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗴 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝙄𝙣 𝙖 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙎𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙝 𝘼𝙛𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙖, a surgeon with the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has successfully

Congratulations to Prof Soraya Bardien on receiving the Women in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) award at the 3rd annual Higher Education Women Leaders (HEWLA) Awards, hosted by HERS-SA on 28 August 2025. Prof Bardien, a professor of human genetics in

What makes someone a father—biology, or presence? In South Africa, many children grow up without their biological dads—but that doesn’t mean they’re growing up fatherless. 👉 Discover how new research is reshaping our understanding of social fatherhood: 🔗

𝗦𝗨’𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗰𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘂𝗴𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗖𝗪𝗔 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗦𝗣 The appointment recognises Prof McGregor’s leadership in solar thermal energy research and his strong track record of bridging academic excellence with

Celebrating excellence at Stellenbosch University! 🎉 On 21 August 2025, in Bloemfontein three exceptional Stellenbosch University postgraduate students shone bright at the SAWiSA Awards! Under this year’s theme, “Unpacking STEM Careers: Her Voice in Science,” two master’s

𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴-𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗯𝗼𝘀𝗰𝗵 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆! Our digital magazine, 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙝 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙄𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙩, explores the fascinating work of our researchers. Discover how SU research is making a difference

From paediatric wards in Cape Town to shaping global TB guidelines — Prof Simon Schaaf’s life’s work has transformed treatment for children with drug-resistant tuberculosis. Read more: https://t.co/yxPyT1VUCA #ResearchImpact #TBResearch #ChildHealth #GlobalHealth

🔬𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘀! Take a look at this incredible image captured with a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) at Stellenbosch University's Central Analytical Facility! What you're seeing isn't from outer space

𝗡𝗥𝗙 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗯𝗼𝘀𝗰𝗵 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗔-𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 Stellenbosch University (SU) once again celebrates its eminent researchers who were honoured at the annual National Research Foundation (NRF) Awards.

Prof Catherine du Toit, of Stellenbosch University’s Department of Modern Foreign Languages, uses her literary expertise to uncover how climate change, as an all-encompassing crime, is depicted in fiction. These stories may look dystopian but are deeply rooted in real,

🏏💥 Excellence Meets Innovation at Stellenbosch University! 💥🏏 Stellenbosch University proudly celebrates its role in driving the future of South African cricket, with cutting-edge data processing and sports science conducted at our Central Analytical Facility’s Neuromechanics

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Prof Sandra Liebenberg’s work as a legal scholar and UN human rights expert has influenced how courts, activists, and policymakers understand socioeconomic rights—from housing to healthcare to dignity. Her impact stretches beyond South Africa’s borders, grounding legal

Congratulations to Professor Zander Myburg on receiving an NRF Award in recognition of his A-rating. #NRFAwards #NRFAwards2025 @StellenboschUni @NRF_News