SU officially opens Muslim prayer room
“Let us all grow closer, engage with each other and learn from each other.” This was the message from Prof Russel Botman, Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Rector and Vice-Chancellor at the official...
View ArticleImplementation of new parking management system from 2 April
The University is ready to start implementing the new parking system from 2 April 2013. All the applications received by 12 March 2013 have been processed, and the allocation of parking bays has been...
View Article‘Put the global spotlight on your creativity’
As an official bid partner, Stellenbosch will in 2014 be part of the Cape Town World Design Capital (WDC) celebrations, and staff and students of the University have been invited to submit proposals...
View ArticleSTIAS Lecture: Prof Abdallah Daar (9 April)
You are hereby cordially invited to attend the third public STIAS lecture of 2013. This presents an opportunity to academics, researchers and students at SU and in the Western Cape, as well as members...
View ArticleStaff gear up for Wellness Fun Walk/Run 2013
Staff members of Stellenbosch University (SU) are dusting off their running shoes to participate in the third annual Wellness Fun Walk/Run, to be held on Thursday 11 April. This 5km race has become a...
View ArticleConstruction in the vicinity of the Conserve commences
Construction of a private development for student housing, Huis Dempsey, in Claassen Street behind the Konservatorium (Conserve) commenced on 2 April. The University was informed of the development...
View ArticleFree workshop: Effective minutes for successful meetings
On 8 – 9 May 2013, the Stellenbosch University Language Centre will present its popular workshop series Effective minutes for successful meetings: a two-day workshop series. Participants have the...
View ArticleWorkshop: Conflict management (17 April)
Human Resources Wellness is offering a workshop for all SU staff members: “CONFLICT MANAGEMENT” – on 17 April 2013. The workshop can only accommodate 20 people. For more information on this workshop...
View ArticleExtension of clinical services at Tygerberg CHS
Exciting news to all our Tygerberg personnel and students! As of 8 April 2013 our focus areas will be extended to the clinic in the Tygerberg Student Centre. This means that our clinic will be able to...
View ArticleSUN MeDIA on the move
The SUN MeDIA Stellenbosch office personnel are moving to new offices at The Woodmill in Devon Valley, Stellenbosch. These architecturally innovative offices reflect the dynamic and creative nature of...
View ArticleStaff and students invited to FVZS lecture with Dr Maria Ramos (26 April)
The Frederik van Zyl Slabbert Institute for Student Leadership Development at Stellenbosch University hosts an annual lecture to stimulate critical thinking and courageous conversations on topics that...
View ArticleFirst ‘Explosive Mondays’ athletics competition to be held on 15 April
The first in a series of three national student athletics competitions is to be held at the Coetzenburg Athletics Stadium on Monday (15 April). Dubbed “Explosive Mondays”, the competition is a new...
View ArticleInnovUS event to showcase ideas to build a better world
Innovation Mavericks is an initiative proudly brought to you by InnovUS, the innovation company of Stellenbosch University In celebration of World Creativity and Innovation Week (15–22 April), InnovUS...
View ArticlePick the Language Service for editing and translation
Struggling with wayward words? Need an extra pair of eyes to look over a document? News reports, reports, academic articles, theses, letters, notices, minutes, agendas… the SU Language Centre’s...
View ArticleSU staff take on 5 km Wellness Fun Walk/Run 2013
The Stellenbosch University (SU) central campus was a hive of activity on Thursday 11 April when 239 SU staff members took part in the third annual 5km Wellness Fun Walk/Run, which has become a fixed...
View ArticleEngineering Open Day (20 April)
You have an ideal opportunity to find out more about the interesting work of engineers at the Faculty of Engineering’s Open Day on Saturday 20 April 2013. There will be lots of exciting exhibits and...
View ArticleTeam Based Learning (TBL): What might this mode of delivery offer?
The Science Teaching and Learning Discussion Forum, led by Prof Ingrid Rewitzky, would like to invite you to the following seminar by Prof Judy Paterson from the Department of Mathematics at University...
View ArticleActing rector while Prof Botman is in the USA
The Rector, Prof Russel Botman, is currently in the USA to receive the Abraham Kuyper Prize for Excellence in Reformed Theology and Public Life and to meet with alumni in New York. He will be back in...
View ArticleUpdated Afrikaans style guide a handy resource
The Language Service, a unit of the SU Language Centre, launched its updated Afrikaans style guide at the end of last year. The Stylgids as it is called contains guidelines on Afrikaans usage and is...
View ArticleHuman Resources’ Quick Guide available soon
The new HUMAN RESOURCES QUICK GUIDE will be available at the end of April 2013. Be sure to open your salary slip at the end of April 2013 to get access to this useful document. The QUICK GUIDE will...
View ArticleProgramme: SU benefits
Human Resources is running a programme for all permanent SU staff members: “SU BENEFITS” – on 22,23 & 24 April 2013 and 15 spaces are available. Choose a date and time that suits you. For more...
View ArticleBand Extravaganza and Nordic Voices for Endler Weekend
On Friday 19 April the Endler Concert Series will host its annual Band Extravaganza in the Endler Hall at 20:00. Reminiscent of the Stellenbosch Band Festival that was last held several years ago, this...
View ArticleMemorial service for Dr Ansie Loots
A memorial service for Dr Ansie Loots, who worked as Coordinator: Undergraduate Studies in die Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, will be held in the NG Moederkerk in Stellenbosch on Thursday...
View ArticleTouring Chinese Art Troupe to perform at concert in Stellenbosch
An Art Troupe from Zhejiang Normal University, a University located in Jinhua City, Zhejiang Province in China is touring through Africa and will perform at Stellenbosch University’s Conservatory on 25...
View ArticleOverseas scholarships available for SU students: PGIO info session
The Postgraduate and International Office (PGIO) will be hosting a Scholarship Information Session on Monday 22 April 2013 from 17:00-19:00 in the Wilcocks Building 1012. All students wishing to find...
View ArticleStudents invited to apply for International Winter Schools at SU
The Postgraduate and International Office (PGIO) would like to invite registered Stellenbosch University students to apply for two international winter schools that will take place from 14 June – 19...
View ArticleCentre for Chinese Studies public event: Managing Security and Risk in...
The Centre for Chinese Studies, Stellenbosch University, cordially invites you to a public debate on the growing role of Chinese involvement in peace, security and risk management in Africa To be held...
View ArticleFine Arts student exhibition 13-21 June
Stellenbosch University’s (SU) annual Fine Arts student exhibition will this year be hosted at the Sasol Art Museum in Ryneveld Street from 13 to 21 June. Titled “speak UP speak OUT”, the exhibition...
View ArticleLanguage experts to gather in Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch is familiar with discussions and debates on language matters. From 1 to 4 July this year there will be yet more dialogue on language. But this time it is because Stellenbosch...
View ArticleYear-end function: Information Technology
Information Technology’s year-end function will be taking place on Friday, 20 November 2015 and personnel will therefore not be available after 12:00. Please direct any queries or problems to...
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