From pioneering research and innovative advancements to transformative community work, Stellenbosch 中国体育彩票 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 Templeton
Prize 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.

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Nadine Moodie

Meet the Deputy-Chairperson of the SU Council

Dr Antoinette van der Merwe

Driving sustainable digital transformation

Prof Ronelle Carolissen

Transformation through student life and communities

Prof Ingrid Woolard

Top Dutch university awards honorary professorship to SU Dean

Dr Ethel Phiri

Research targets climate-smart indigenous crops

Dr Gestél Kuyler

Polymer innovator helps to transform world of medicine

Miriam Hoosain

Chief Director of Human Resources leads by example

Prof Lungiswa Nkonki

Developing modules to elevate healthcare economics

Dr Sarah Camp

Adventurous doctor with a heart of gold gets 7 distinctions

Dr Mosima Mabitsela

Family sells tractor to help daughter pursue PhD in agriculture

Prof Angela Dramowski

International recognition for NeoAMS programme

Ntokozo Ndlovu

Master’s student graduates with distinction in field that “chose her”

Dr Nicole Taylor

New technology aims to help seafarers combat seasickness

Prof Donita Africander

Advancing women’s health through groundbreaking research

Melissa Müller

South Africa’s top 2023 matriculant now a proud Matie

Dr Dina Miora

From Madagascar to the world with a PhD in physics

Lize Briel

Young composer makes her mark on world stage

Prof Marlo M?ller & Prof Samantha Sampson

Grant advances bioinformatics training

Dr Marietjie Lutz

Cycling initiative raises tuition support

Maureen Etuket

PhD student awarded prestigious social impact prize

Melissa Siegelaar

Skills exchange programme with Lund 中国体育彩票

In celebration of Women’s Month, Stellenbosch 中国体育彩票 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.

Prof Lynn Hendricks

Creative solutions to advance women’s health

Constance Matlholwa

Advocates for gender non-violence

Dr Jocelyn Solomons

Equity for women in sport

Thandile Ngxikwe

Inspires with determined leadership

Prof Juliana Claassens

Feminist perspectives in theology

Yaadein Padiachy

Equality with conviction and passion

Dr Anell Stacey Daries

Historical insights to transformation

Dr Selina Palm

Building bridges toward gender justice

Dr Jean Farmer

Women can pave their own way

Solomzi Mphambo

Proudly embodies black feminism

Prof Soraya Seedat

Advocating for gender equity

Prof Louise du Toit

Cultivates critical thinking about gender justice

Rabia Abba Omar

Probes the link between art and activism

Nicolette van den Eijkel

Oversees the building blocks of SU’s success

Nosipiwo Matiwane

Centres marginal voices

Dr Jill Ryan

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.

Stellenbosch 中国体育彩票, 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.

Corina du Toit

Manager: Sustainable Development Impact Hub

Meggan Ceylon

Events and Conferencing Specialist: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

Valdene Southon

Assistant: Campus Health Service

Khanyisa Xinwa

Student Support Coordinator: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Lisinda de Jager

Cluster Education Coordinator/ Resident Head of Heemstede: Division of Student Affairs

Christine Groenewald

Environmental Sustainability Coordinator: Facilities Management