Prof Rolf Stumpf made his mark at SU and in higher education
AchieversLatest newsStellenbosch University October 30, 2020
Prof Rolf Stumpf, former Vice-Rector: Operations and Vice-Rector: Teaching at Stellenbosch University (SU), was one of the most respected experts on higher education in South Africa. He passed away Tuesday morning (27 October 2020). “The South African higher education sector has indeed lost a leading figure and an exceptional... Read more
African Bioacoustics Conference brings together researchers studying animal sound and hearing
Latest newsStellenbosch UniversityWestern Cape October 22, 2020
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
Prof Deresh Ramjugernath appointed as SU’s new Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Learning and Teaching
Latest newsStellenbosch University October 16, 2020
Prof Deresh Ramjugernath (48), Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Research at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), is the new Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Learning and Teaching at Stellenbosch University (SU). The SU Council appointed Ramjugernath in the position at its meeting on 21 September 2020. He will take up the position on 1... Read more
Small fish species from the Serengeti named after Sir David Attenborough
Latest newsStellenbosch UniversityWestern Cape October 16, 2020
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
World’s largest experiment shows shack fires move with devastating speed
Stellenbosch University October 8, 2020
Twenty shacks destroyed in five minutes. That’s how quickly fires can spread in informal settlements. This is one of the major results of the world’s largest informal settlement fire experiment consisting of twenty homes. The experiment was conducted by the Fire Engineering Research Unit at Stellenbosch University (FireSUN) in... Read more
New framework to protect World Heritage Sites against invasive species
Latest newsResearchStellenbosch UniversityWestern Cape September 24, 2020
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 partners with the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation to drive student success
Stellenbosch University September 18, 2020
Stellenbosch University, in partnership with the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, is excited to announce the launch of the Dell Young Leaders programme, enabling Stellenbosch University students from low-income backgrounds to receive increased support towards university graduation. This month, Stellenbosch University will open applications for qualifying first-year students and... Read more
#Train4Fees campaign crosses the finish line
Latest newsStellenbosch UniversityVarsity Sports September 18, 2020
Student athletes at Stellenbosch University (SU) who have lost financial backing due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, will soon receive a financial lifeline after sport stars, coaches, alumni and friends of the University went the extra mile to help raise money to pay their outstanding tuition fees.... Read more
SU researchers shed light on pulmonary hypertension
Latest newsResearchStellenbosch UniversityWestern Cape September 11, 2020
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
Latest newsResearchStellenbosch UniversityWestern Cape September 9, 2020
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
