From 27 Fails to a PhD: Armand’s Journey with Concrete and Faith
At 15, Armand van Wyk dreamed of becoming the first engineer in his family — but he had long...
Category: Education
‘What a privilege it is to hear’ – local concert supports people with hearing loss
“I’m profoundly deaf, but I’ve just played the concerto and that’s the miracle of modern science!” This is...
Local special needs school celebrates inclusive learning
A local special needs school in Cloetesville recently hosted an event showcasing the work of its disability and inclusion...
SU sees highest SRC voter turnout in 14 years
The Stellenbosch University (SU) Student Electoral Commission (SEC) recently announced the newly elected members of the Student Representative Council...
SU urged to reflect at book launch event
Stellenbosch University (SU) should reflect deeply on its identity and purpose. This was according to Dr Choice Makhetha, the...
To the moon: SU students chosen for space engineering competition
Seven engineering students from Stellenbosch University (SU) have been selected to represent South Africa at a global space engineering...
Cloetesville-biblioteek vereer top-lesers
Cloetesville-biblioteek het onlangs sy top-lesers vir die tydperk April tot Julie 2025 in drie kategorieë – kinders, tieners en...
New Afrikaans symbols improve non-verbal communication
Local researchers recently translated international symbols into Afrikaans, in response to a language barrier in communication methods for those...
SU scoops two top awards for green transport solutions
The two awards that Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Electric Mobility Lab won at the Africa Supply Chain Excellence Awards on 7 August in Johannesburg. This is according to Thinus Booysen, an SU engineering professor and the director of the Electric Mobility Lab. “This recognition helps to build trust with industry partners, policymakers, and funders and demonstrates that Africa can be a leader in sustainable innovation,” said Booysen. PHOTO: Uendjizuvira Kandanga
SU professor wins award for work in fire engineering education
Educating experts in the field of fire engineering is crucial in a country like South Africa, where there is...