Do people use digital media as much as they think they do?
Latest newsResearchStellenbosch University May 18, 2021
Most studies linking media use with wellbeing use self-reported estimates of media use, but a new analysis of data from over 50 000 individuals suggests that self-reported media use does not accurately reflect objective measures of device-logged media use. This implies that caution is needed when drawing wide-reaching conclusions from... Read more
More choices, more access and a better future as a result of SU’s approach to language
Latest newsStellenbosch UniversityWestern Cape May 11, 2021
“We are confident that Stellenbosch University students have more choices, broader access and a better future as a result of our approach to language.” This is according to Prof Wim de Villiers, SU Rector and Vice-Chancellor in addressing commissioners of the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) in Stellenbosch... Read more
Ultramodern simulation unit advances health sciences training at Stellenbosch University
Latest newsStellenbosch UniversityWestern Cape May 5, 2021
A brand new state-of-the-art Simulation and Clinical Skills Unit (SCSU) will be officially opened at Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Tygerberg Campus in Cape Town. The spacious new facility at SU’s Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) boasts simulation rooms with state-of-the-art medical models and manikins; a simulated hospital ward... Read more
SU to launch new School for Climate Studies
CareersLatest newsResearchStellenbosch UniversityWestern Cape April 26, 2021
In what promises to be a groundbreaking initiative in the battle against climate change, Stellenbosch University (SU) has announced the establishment of a new School for Climate Studies, which will be officially launched in June 2021. The School will create transdisciplinary capacity to combine the climate-related knowledge systems of... Read more
SU researcher studies infant feeding practices
Latest newsResearchStellenbosch University April 19, 2021
Dr Moleen Dzikiti (Zunza) from the Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics was recently awarded a grant of more than R2.6m to study infant feeding practices among women living with HIV. The grant is from the European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP), which is a public-public partnership between... Read more
New logo for Stellenbosch University revealed
arts and cultureLatest newsStellenbosch University April 15, 2021
The journey to a renewed brand identity for Stellenbosch University (SU) reached a significant milestone when Council approved a new logo for the institution today (Tuesday 13 April 2021). The new ‘S’-stream logo will replace the ‘S’-leaf logo that has been in use since 2000. Prof Wim de Villiers,... Read more
“Greener” UN treaty could help promote socio-economic rights – LLD graduate
Latest newsStellenbosch UniversityWestern Cape April 12, 2021
Any efforts to eradicate poverty and guarantee the economic, social and cultural rights of people globally will be unsuccessful if we don’t take the threats of environmental degradation and climate change seriously. This is the view of environmental law and human rights expert Dr Megan Donald, who obtained her... Read more
Submit input on SU’s draft revised Language Policy by 12 April 2021
Latest newsStellenbosch University April 9, 2021
Interested parties are reminded that comments on the first draft of Stellenbosch University’s (SU) revised Language Policy (2016) may be submitted up to this coming Monday, 12 April 2021. Comments can only be submitted via a digital platform. A link on the University’s language webpage (www.sun.ac.za/language) provides access to... Read more
SU honours globally renowned mathematician, Daya Reddy
AchieversLatest newsStellenbosch University April 7, 2021
Stellenbosch University (SU) bestowed an honorary doctorate on globally renowned mathematician Professor Batmanathan Dayanand (Daya) Reddy on Thursday (1 April 2021) at SU’s March graduation. Reddy received the degree Doctor of Science (DSc), honoris causa, at a small physical graduation ceremony for doctoral graduates from the Faculty of Science... Read more
Whether on the sports field or in class, Keenan Horne is proof that hard and honest work pays off. Horne is the vice-captain of the South African Hockey Men’s team, and this week he graduates cum laude with a Master’s of Law degree at Stellenbosch University’s (SU) March graduation.... Read more
