From a young age it was evident that Zwonaka Mapholi would become an engineer. It was obvious he had a burning curiosity that is found in many an engineer. He …
“I have always had a passion for tinkering and finding out what makes things ‘tick’. So when it came time to choose what to study, this, combined with my love …
“The Appointments Committee of Senate appointed Prof Celeste Viljoen as the incoming Vice-Dean Teaching and Quality Assurance when Prof Anton Basson steps down from this position at the end of …
“I was destined to end up in teaching – several of my family members, including both parents and a grandmother, work(ed) in education,” says Neo Motang who joined the Department …
Initially, Oscar Röhrs was torn between pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Medicine & Health Sciences or Engineering. He opted for the latter. However, a few years later he was thrilled …
“From a young age, I was very interested in electronics and computer programming, and was therefore keen to pursue a career in this field. This passion came from my dad, …
Article written by Dr Alec Basson (Corporate Communication) Over the past few years, Stellenbosch University (SU) has featured prominently at the annual National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF)/ South32Awards. This year …
Article by Dr Alec Basson (Corporate Communication) Three researchers and two former postgraduate students from Stellenbosch University (SU) have been honoured by the South African Academy for Science and Arts …
Article by Dr Riaan Combrink Hanru Muller’s masters topic is focused on luminescent concrete using luminescent aggregate. During the lockdown period he stayed on a farm and used the low …
Article by Development & Alumni COVID-19 has wreaked havoc across the world, bringing nations to a complete standstill and leaving economies in tatters. In South Africa it is no different …
