From pioneering research and innovative advancements to transformative community work, Stellenbosch University staff are making a lasting impact on South Africa and beyond. As we commemorate National Women’s Month, we present a special webpage featuring articles, photographs, and editorials that honour the exceptional contributions of #WomenofSU to society. Their efforts are pivotal to SU’s vision of becoming Africa’s leading research-intensive university, globally recognised as excellent, inclusive and innovative, where we advance knowledge in service of society.
2024 TempletonPrize Laureate
Prof Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela, the SARChI Chair for Violent Histories and Historical Trauma and the founding Director of the Centre for the Study of the Afterlife of Violence and the Reparative Quest, was named the 2024 Templeton Prize Laureate.
Meet the Deputy-Chairperson of the SU Council
Driving sustainable digital transformation
Transformation through student life and communities
Top Dutch university awards honorary professorship to SU Dean
Research targets climate-smart indigenous crops
Polymer innovator helps to transform world of medicine
Chief Director of Human Resources leads by example
Developing modules to elevate healthcare economics
Adventurous doctor with a heart of gold gets 7 distinctions
Family sells tractor to help daughter pursue PhD in agriculture
International recognition for NeoAMS programme
Master’s student graduates with distinction in field that “chose her”
New technology aims to help seafarers combat seasickness
Advancing women’s health through groundbreaking research
South Africa’s top 2023 matriculant now a proud Matie
From Madagascar to the world with a PhD in physics
Young composer makes her mark on world stage
Grant advances bioinformatics training
Cycling initiative raises tuition support
PhD student awarded prestigious social impact prize
Skills exchange programme with Lund University
In celebration of Women’s Month, Stellenbosch University put a spotlight on extraordinary staff and students on our campus who champion women’s rights and gender equality. Through their dedication and leadership, they inspire and drive positive change. These stories appeared on our website throughout August.
Creative solutions to advance women’s health
Advocates for gender non-violence
Equity for women in sport
Inspires with determined leadership
Feminist perspectives in theology
Equality with conviction and passion
Historical insights to transformation
Building bridges toward gender justice
Women can pave their own way
Proudly embodies black feminism
Advocating for gender equity
Cultivates critical thinking about gender justice
Probes the link between art and activism
Oversees the building blocks of SU’s success
Centres marginal voices
Driving awareness about GBV and equality
#WomenofSU are trailblazers, influential opinionmakers, and thought leaders. Their perspectives on current issues are highly respected, both locally and internationally, and frequently feature in columns, opinion editorials, and televised interviews. Explore some of their latest media appearances.
Prof Hester Klopper
Africa’s vital role in advancing sustainable development
Prof Sibusiso Moyo
Closing the gender gap in science
Prof Sara Grobbelaar
Women in engineering can help build a better South Africa
Dr Nana Adom-Aboagye
Small steps, no giant leaps ... Not much has changed for SA's sportswomen
Brigitta Kepkey and Lamese Chetty
Support services for at-risk students do help
Prof Portia Jordan
Nurses key to healthy societies, thriving economies
Prof Anél du Plessis
We need a different partnership to protect SA’s vulnerable environment
Dr Anika Berning-van Zyl
Inclusive HE empowers students, helps to cultivate empathy
Stellenbosch University, as an employer of choice, values workplace diversity and leverages the unique talents and strengths of our dynamic staff. During our annual Workers' Day celebrations in May, we shared a glimpse into #adayinthelife of some of our team members. Here’s more about some of the #WomenofSU highlighted in that campaign.
Manager: Sustainable Development Impact Hub
Events and Conferencing Specialist: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Assistant: Campus Health Service
Student Support Coordinator: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Cluster Education Coordinator/ Resident Head of Heemstede: Division of Student Affairs
Environmental Sustainability Coordinator: Facilities Management
