Women in STEM day: Increase of women in science at SU
“For the first time female doctorate graduates exceed their male counterparts,” announced professor Deresh Ramjugernath at the 2025 Stellenbosch...
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New LaunchLab initiative opens doors for Stellenbosch researchers
A new laboratory officially opened on 21 May by Stellenbosch Universities LaunchLab, aims to provide the academic community with...
SU student first to study dehydration of SA reptiles
A Stellenbosch University (SU) student’s research project will be the first study conducted with a focus on the effects...
Local Lab Coat Drive helps out Stellenbosch students in need
Members of a Stellenbosch University (SU) student committee were recently able to donate over 50 lab coats to disadvantaged...
Woordfees panellists talk hallucinogens and mental health
Hallucinogens show promising effects in the treatment of mental health but there is no “golden bullet”. This is according...
Imagining ancient landscapes with Dr Ryan Tucker
Ever since he was a child, Dr Ryan Tucker wanted “to dig dinosaurs”. He tells MatieMedia’s William Brederode about...
The Nobel Foundation comes to Africa
For the first time since 1965, the Nobel Foundation’s symposium activities will leave Scandinavia and come to Africa as...
Five SU researchers nominated for ‘Science Oscars’
Five researchers from Stellenbosch University (SU) have been selected to represent the university at the annual National Science and...
Wastewater testing monitors Covid-19 levels in SU’s Tygerberg residences
Wastewater testing at residences on Stellenbosch University (SU) Tygerberg campus allowed researchers to monitor Covid-19 levels among residents. This...
Prof Christoffels on fish, flies and decoding Covid-19
During his studies, prof Alan Christoffels knew it was important to prioritise what he is passionate about. He speaks...