Welcoming International Visitors at SU

SU International host's international visitors and delegations from a variety of institutions and organisations on our Stellenbosch campus. Each visit is an opportunity to foster global connections and share knowledge. Below, you'll find an overview of the distinguished guests we welcomed in the last term.

Summary of Visit	Group Photo
University of Tennessee Knoxville - 29 July 2024 A senior delegation from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, visited Stellenbosch University (SU) on July 29th. The delegation included Dr. Tyvi Small, Vice Chancellor of Diversity and Engagement, Dr. Gretchen Neisler, Vice Provost of International Affairs and Director of the Centre for Global Engagement, and Dr. Will Jennings, Faculty Director of Global Learning and Student Impact. They met with Prof. Deresh Ramjugernath, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Learning and Teaching at SU, along with other academics, to discuss potential research collaborations.
Visit from Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM) -28 June 2024 On Friday, June 28th, Robert Kotzé, Senior Director of SU International, welcomed a delegation from Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM) to Stellenbosch. The delegation, led by Professor Datuk Ts Dr. Massila Kamalrudin, Vice Chancellor of UTeM, met with Prof. Wim de Villiers, Rector and Vice-Chancellor of Stellenbosch University. The meeting focused on exploring collaborative projects in international education, research, and innovation. The visit concluded with the signing of a letter of intent, highlighting the commitment of both institutions to future cooperation. The UTeM delegation included 14 members.
University of Richmond visit – 22 May 2024 Stellenbosch University hosted a 9-person delegation from the University of Richmond, USA lead by the Associate Dean: Director of Education Abroad, Ellen Sayles. The delegation met with colleagues from Arts and Social Sciences, Law, the Careers Office and Economic and Management Sciences. They also participated in a campus tour and a tour of the SU Museum. The aim of the visit was to familiarize themselves with Stellenbosch University, talk about common research interests and make connections.
University of Lausanne visit – 21 May 2024 Stellenbosch University International hosted a delegation from the University of Lausanne. Prof Frédéric Herman (Rector), Prof Estelle Doudet (Vice-Rector for Research), and Dr Denis Dafflon, (Director of International Relations) met with Prof Edward Kirumira (Director) and Dr Christoff Pauw (Senior Programme Manager) from the Stellenbosch Institute of Advanced Studies (STIAS) and with Prof Nico Koopman, Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Social Impact, Transformation and Personnel to strengthen connections and exploring potential academic collaboration as well as student and staff mobility opportunities between the two universities. We thank the delegation for their visit and look forward to future engagements.
University of São Paulo visit – 16 May 2024 On Monday, a senior delegation from the University of São Paulo visited our Stellenbosch campus. Prof. Laura Moutinho, Associate Professor of the Department of Anthropology, and the Postgraduate Program in Anthropology (PPGAS), Prof Paulo Martins, the Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy, Languages and Literature, and Human Sciences, and Prof Marcos Martinho, Head of that Faculty's International Office, met with colleagues from the Arts and Social Sciences faculty, the International Office, the Language Centre as well as colleagues from the JS Gericke Library. The aim of the visit was to explore collaborative and student mobility opportunities. The Brazilian Deputy Consulate in South Africa, Luiz Felipe Vilela Pereira also took part in the visit to support these efforts.