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African Bioacoustics Conference brings together researchers studying animal sound and hearing
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
Small fish species from the Serengeti named after Sir David Attenborough
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
New framework to protect World Heritage Sites against invasive species
A team of international scientists, including three researchers affiliated with the Centre of Excellence for Invasion Biology (CIB) at Stellenbosch University, came up with a new monitoring and reporting framework to help protect World Heritage Sites (WHS) from almost 300 different invasive alien species (microorganisms, animals and plants) that... Read more
SU researchers shed light on pulmonary hypertension
Pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs) is a deadly disease that affects about 75 million people worldwide, approximately 80% of whom live in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). It is difficult to treat the condition in these countries due to a lack of relevant data and resources.... Read more
Multinational study evaluates new TB tests for diagnosis and treatment
Stellenbosch University (SU) was recently awarded a R128 million grant by the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) to investigate new tuberculosis diagnostic and predictive tests in a multi-national research study. The award is in addition to R65 million from the European Union’s (EU) European and Developing Countries Clinical... Read more
Successful implementation of NDP hinges on administrative reforms
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
SU scientists spearhead platform for screening tests to aid cancer treatment
A R3 million grant from the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) will enable Stellenbosch University (SU) scientists to test the efficacy of a novel gene-based point-of-care screening tool that will help clinicians determine the best course of cancer treatment. Professor Maritha Kotze, principal medical scientist in the Department of... Read more
An eye for some of nature’s smallest creatures: SU researchers discover new species of lice, chigger mites
Two new lice species and six new chigger mite species, collected by a postgraduate student and a researcher from Stellenbosch University (SU) respectively, have been named and their discovery announced. It just goes to show how rich the diversity of parasites in South Africa are, and how many are... Read more
SU strengthens academic and psychosocial support for students
Collaborative efforts to help undergraduate students during virtual learning Grant by the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation will go towards tailored academic and psychosocial support for students who are vulnerable and at risk of not graduating or moving on to their next year of study. Stellenbosch University (SU) is... Read more
Career Conversations webinar series
The University of Cape Town (UCT) Careers Service will be running a series of Career Conversations webinars from 19 August to 18 November to help students identify the transferable skills they have acquired during their time at the university and show them how to use these skills to forge a successful... Read more