The vision of Stellenbosch University, as a research-driven university includes promoting academic excellence and knowledge partnerships; building scientific and intellectual capacity in Africa; playing an active role in South Africa’s development; and promoting institutional diversity.

Research is a strategic element of the “knowledge partnership” approach expressed in the powerful credo 'Your Knowledge Partner', namely the fostering of mutually beneficial knowledge-based relationships, both with civil society and our industrial partners.

Stellenbosch University has refocused its thinking and strategic planning on ways to hone the strengths of the University toward simultaneously addressing some of the pressing needs of our country as well as delivering on the challenges brought about by, inter alia, the expanding knowledge economy and the effects of globalisation, with a vision to expand our footprint in Africa.

Research Initiatives

About our strategic research themes (SRT`s) Interesting research done within our SRT`s:

• Eradicating poverty and related conditions
• Promoting human dignity and health
• Championing democracy and human rights
• Campaigning for peace and security
• Balancing a sustainable environment with a competitive industry

Latest News

Research at Stellenbosch 2009

• US-wetenskaplikes ontwerp hoëtegnologiefilter vir skoner water (28 Julie)
• Invasion biologist receives international Antarctic prize (10June)
• Prof David Davidson to head tenth SARCHI Research Chair at SU (9 June)
• SU researcher receives top international award (19 May)
• SU and Rensselaer strengthen ties (17 May)

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