Why is sound important to fishes? What are the latest insights into bird hearing and perception, and is there any meaning to a baby’s cries? These are only three of the interesting topics to be discussed at the second African Bioacoustics Conference (ABC) to take place online from 2... Read more

A newly identified killifish species from the iconic Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, has been named after Sir David Attenborough in recognition of his dedicated efforts to promote biophilia – an awareness of the wonders and beauty of nature. In contrast to the charismatic wildebeest and their spectacular annual... Read more

One of the oldest economics departments on the continent, Stellenbosch University’s Department of Economics, is commemorating its centenary this year. In celebration of this milestone, the Department is to present a webinar that will see Prof Abhijit Banerjee, who shared the 2019 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences with Esther Duflo and Michael Kremer,... Read more

The newly elected Stellenbosch University (SU) Student Representative Council (SRC) Chairperson, Mr Xola Njengele, says he is committed to addressing the pressing issues of Matie students. Njengele is currently completing a Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Development at the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences. “I am so honoured to... Read more

identified possible impediments development of well described performance indicators and targets, suggested Enquiries: Dr Nelia Orlandi, 0832327475 The National Development Plan (NDP) is a detailed blueprint of how government wants to eliminate poverty and reduce inequality in South Africa by the year 2030, but its implementation has been lagging.... Read more