A leading light in biological invasion research who proudly calls South Africa home. #StellenboschUniversity #CIB
The Department of Journalism hosted Media Monday on 13 April 2026 exploring archival research and how archives reveal slavery, control, and conflict.
#DepartmentofJournalism #StellenboschUniversity #ArchivalResearch
We’re excited to share a new MSc opportunity in our group at Stellenbosch University 🩻🧪🦠🔬.
See the pictures below for more information, and feel free to share with your networks.
#MScOpportunity #StellenboschUniversity #TBResearch #Microbiome
Yesterday, BA Hons Journalism students attended a roundtable in Parliament on podcast regulation, unpacking gaps and opportunities in digital media.
#DepartmentofJournalism #StellenboschUniversity #Parliament #Communication #DigitalTechnologies
The BA Hons Journalism students had the opportunity to speak to media professionals who led the panel discussions. Amid various topics including regulation, AI & [print and digital media].
#AMP2026 #StellenboschUniversity #MediaPerspectives
The BA Hons Journalism Class are seated in the audience witnessing and engaging in multiple panel discussions at the Africa Media Perspective Conference held in Paarl, delving in various media perspectives across global media landscapes.
#AMP2026 #StellenboschUniversity #MediaPerspectives
Guest speaker Sean Christie from GroundUp News spoke to Honours students on narrative journalism, showing how storytelling restores depth and shapes whose voices are heard.
#DepartmentofJournalism #StellenboschUniversity #NarrativeJournalism
On 09 March 2026, 4 media professionals visited our journalism class, sharing insights on documentary storytelling, sports reporting, tech journalism careers, and magazine design, giving students a glimpse into diverse paths in the media industry.
#DepartmentofJournalism #StellenboschUniversity
Matthew George, ActionSA’s National Communications Director, shared insights on political communication and media relations, describing himself as a “newsmaker” shaping narratives and feeding information into the news cycle.
#DepartmentofJournalism #StellenboschUniversity #PoliticalCommunication
Adéle Changuion, Communications Officer at South Africa Wine, shared her journey from journalist to strategic communicator, offering tips on storytelling, audience engagement, and career growth for aspiring journalists.
#DepartmentofJournalism #StellenboschUniversity #StrategicCommunication
The Journalism class of 2026 welcomed guest speakers from the media industry. Nathalie Martin, Stellenbosch SAPS spokesperson, shared insights on police communications, key issues, and building media relationships.
#DepartmentofJournalism #StellenboschUniversity #CorporateCommunications
Proud moment for our team as Honours student Carmen Nhabinde successfully defended her research on gut microbiome changes in drug-resistant TB 🎓🧬
A big congratulations on this important contribution to TB science!
#TBResearch #Microbiome #DrugResistance #CLIME #StellenboschUniversity
Congratulations to Prof Francesco Petruccione, Director of NITheCS, who has been appointed as Pro Vice-Chancellor: Quantum Technology & Artificial Intelligence at Stellenbosch University.
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#ProVC #StellenboschUniversity #ViceChancellor #FrancescoPetruccione #NITheCS #AI #Quantum
Apply now for the Stellenbosch University 2026 Postgraduate Scholarship Programme (PSP) – fully funded Masters & PhD scholarships: wp.me/p23f03-g5x
#StellenboschUniversity #Scholarships #Masters #PhD
Three Maties hockey players were recently selected to represent SA at the Women’s Hockey Africa Cup of Nations in October, according to Lenise Marais, head coach of the Maties women’s hockey club. #hockey #maties #StellenboschUniversity
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Maties lost to the University of Johannesburg in the opening match of the first Varsity Netball 2025 bumper weekend on 24 August. #StellenboschUniversity #UniversityofJohannesburg #varsitynetball
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Seven SU engineering students have been selected to represent South Africa at a global space engineering competition in Tokyo on 1 November, according to Dr Arno Barnard, their supervisor. #StellenboschUniversity #Tokyo
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Stellenbosch University’s Electric Mobility Lab recently won two awards at the 2025 Africa Supply Chain Excellence Awards ceremony, according to Thinus Booysen, an SU engineering professor and the director of the lab. #excellence #stellenboschuniversity
Read Here: www.smfnews.org/su-scoops-tw...
Three Stellenbosch University master’s students recently launched their art exhibition at the Gallery University Stellenbosch, showcasing their progress over the academic year.
#StellenboschUniversity #artwork #exhibition
Read Here: www.smfnews.org/su-masters-s...
Indigenous trees and plants will be planted at the Stellenbosch Provincial Hospital, according to Christine Groenewald.
#StellenboschUniversity #GreenPopSA
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What’s the real harm of misinformation — and how do we fight it? Join media literacy expert Carina van Wyk for a powerful talk on disinfo, fact-checking & digital citizenship.#StelliesJourn #fass_stellenboschuniversity #stellenboschuniversity
"In other countries, learners are starting school very early, from zero to four..."
- Prof Mbulungeni Madiba, Faculty of Education - #StellenboschUniversity
"In other countries, learners are starting school very early, from zero to four..."
- Prof Mbulungeni Madiba, Faculty of Education - #StellenboschUniversity
A group of Stellenbosch University (SU) students recently started a community garden at a primary school in Kayamandi. This is according to Athenkosi Gxekwa, a BA (Social Work) student at SU.
#kayamandi #stellenboschuniversity
Read here: www.smfnews.org/kayamandi-sc...
A Stellenbosch University driving licence initiative now has stricter accountability measures to ensure higher driving test pass rate, said Fawaaz Cupido, MatiesHaveDrive accountability officer.
#StellenboschUniversity #drivingtest #drivinglessons
Read here: www.smfnews.org/driving-lice...
The Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) @StellenboschUni hosted a constitutional review discussion to produce a written submission to Parliament. This according to Thembalethu Seyisi, researcher at the CSJ.
#constitution #parliament #stellenboschuniversity
Read here: www.smfnews.org/social-justi...
Mesias Alfeus grew up herding livestock in Namibia. Today, at 35, he is an associate professor at @UniStellenbosch. He spoke to @kazekand about his journey.
#AssociateProfessors #CumLaude #StellenboschUniversity
Read here: www.smfnews.org/the-herder-w...
Governor Lesetja Kganyago was formally inaugurated as the new chancellor of Stellenbosch University on 20 June.
#StellenboschUniversity #Chancellor #Transformation
Read here: www.smfnews.org/servant-lead...
This one tip can save you a fortune on your electricity bill.
(Lester Kiewit interviews Professor Thinus Booysen of the Faculty of Engineering at #StellenboschUniversity.)
🎉 Congratulations to Dr Bih Chendi on two incredible achievements🎖️
Read more about her journey and what these milestones mean on our blog (🔗 in bio)
#WomenInScience #TBResearch #ResearchExcellence #DOI #BMRI #ChegouLab #VALIDATE #Fellowship #Achievement #ProudMoment #StellenboschUniversity