A South African Food Scientist taking on a global R&D role
Page Content: Lisa Ronquest, Stellenbosch trained Food Scientist, is one of South Africa's top young food scientists. After leading the R&D team for seven years with Mars Africa in Cape Town, she's...
View ArticleInaugural lecture – Food Science
Page Content: Photo: Proff Eugene Cloete, Vice-Rector: Research and Innovation, Pieter Gouws, and Danie Brink, Acting-Dean of the Faculty of AgriSciences, at the inaugural lecture.Photographer: Anton...
View ArticleMethod developed to measure online sentiments on #Democracy
Page Content: There can be no denying that social media platforms are playing an increasing role in the political mobilisation of citizens and how they participate in democracy. This was seen during...
View ArticleChad shines at Stellenbosch Grand Prix
Page Content: South Africas best, including Olympic Champion Chad le Clos and numerous other Olympians from among other places the Czech Republic, Denmark, Sweden and the USA participated in the...
View ArticleInnovation: A "Fees" newspaper for the Woordfees!
Page Content: The Stellenbosch University Woordfees 2015 proudly presentsInnovation: A "Fees" newspaper for the Woordfees!In 2015, for the first time since the inception of the Woordfees, it will have...
View ArticleUpdates, Surprises and Changes
Page Content: Our program just gets bigger and better!Big Surprise!Information regarding these show is only available on the website and not in the Festival companion.Laurika Rauch and Elvis Blue...
View ArticleBe extra vigilant in Jan Marais Park
Page Content: Robbers targeted students on and off Stellenbosch campus during the past week. Especially visitors to the Jan Marais Park should be vigilant. Don’t walk alone and keep pepper-spray...
View ArticleMuseum helps us to understand our world
Page Content: The Stellenbosch University (SU) Museum helps us to understand our world through its different collections – be it cultural history or visual arts. And according to Prof Leopold van...
View ArticleProf Stan du Plessis: A year later
Page Content: Stellenbosch University (SU) has a certain rhythm. And a year after he took over as Dean in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (EMS), Prof Stan du Plessis believes he has...
View ArticleNumerous Woordfees productions already sold out
Page Content: If ticket sales are anything to go by, this year's US Woordfees promises to be a big hit.Upward of 45% more tickets have already been sold compared with this time last year. And...
View ArticleDepartment of Genetics impress at the 2014 SAGS/SASBi conference
Page Content: The University of Pretoria hosted the joint biannual conference of the South African Genetics Society (SAGS) and the South African Society for Bioinformatics (SASBi) at the Kwalata Game...
View ArticleMeat Science student receives travel bursary
Page Content: It's off to Houston in the USA for PhD meat science student Terisa Needham. She will be attending the International Livestock Congress (ILC) in March after receiving one of 12 Student...
View ArticleLatest information and statement: Fire at Van der Sterr Building
Page Content: Follow-up informaton for staff and students afffected by the fire in the Van der Sterr Building is available on the website of the faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (EMS)....
View ArticleThe Molecular Breeding and Biodiversity group dives a bit deeper into the...
Page Content: The 2nd only Sharks International was held in Durban from 2-6 June 2014 and was hosted by the Kwazulu-Natal Sharks board. Dr Aletta van der Merwe and four of her postgraduate students,...
View Article2014: Celebrating the year in “Great Gatsby” style
Page Content: The Department of Genetics and Institute of Plant Biotechnology held their joint annual year end function on Thursday 27 November at Groenvlei farm just outside Stellenbosch. Staff and...
View ArticleDiscourse on science a new addition to Woordfees 2015
Page Content: Scientists from the Faculty of Science at Stellenbosch University (SU) are responsible for a brand new addition to the Woordfees programme this year, namely Science Café Stellenbosch.The...
View ArticleExcellence in nursing scholarship vital
Page Content: Prof Wim de Villiers, the rector designate of Stellenbosch University (SU), delivered the welcoming address at a conference of the Forum of University Nursing Deans in South Africa...
View ArticleENDLER CONCERT SERIES Korngold Project 2
Page Content: ENDLER CONCERT SERIES Korngold Project 215 February 2015Fismer Hall, Stellenbosch Viva TwoPianists Records! The Korngold-projek is namely a local project initiated by this company. At...
View ArticleOrgan recital in the Endler Hall
Page Content: The Endler Concert series is proud to announce the first organ recital for the 2015 series. Prof Gunter Kennel will be performing on the world-class Marcussen organ in the Endler hall, on...
View ArticleFREE Social Justice short course for undergraduate Maties
Page Content: This SU registered short course targets undergraduate students as future professionals who can reach populations within and beyond South Africa. The course is offered by the...
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