Faculty of AgriSciences

From Rural Beginnings to Breaking New Scientific Ground: The PhD Journey of Dr Nkosinathi Nxumalo

Graduation was held on Tuesday, 25 March, marking a significant milestone in the academic journey of Dr Nkosinathi Nxumalo. Growing up in the rural area of Ematholeni Reserve in Empangeni kwesakwaMthethwa, the...

A Tribute to a Pioneer: The Legacy of Professor Wilhelm Eckart Kassier

With the passing of Professor Wilhelm Eckart Kassier, South African agricultural economics bids farewell to a transformative figure. A visionary leader, an academic powerhouse, and a champion of market reform,...

Leading Agricultural Societies Unite at Combined Congress 2025 in Polokwane to Advance Sustainable Farming

The South African Society of Crop Production (SASCP), Soil Science Society of South Africa (SSSSA), and Southern African Society for Horticultural Sciences (SASHS), gathered for the annual Combined Congress 2025...

Honouring Excellence: A Celebration of Growth, Gratitude, and the Future of Food Systems

The pre-graduation celebration on Tuesday, 25 March, was a heartfelt occasion filled with hope and gratitude as we honoured 15 transdisciplinary MSc students (Food & Nutrition Security and Sustainable...

From Small Beginnings to Soaring Heights: A Journey of Resilience and Triumph

Sweetness hails from the small town of Alice in the Eastern Cape, where her passion for science and determination has shaped an inspiring journey of perseverance. Her drive to pursue postgraduate studies in Soil...

Tribute: Ken Pringle (11 March 1946 – 14 January 2025)

The Faculty of AgriSciences remembers Ken Pringle, a dedicated entomologist, esteemed colleague, and cherished mentor, who passed away peacefully at his home in Stellenbosch on 14 January 2025, surrounded by his...

Bridging Borders and Disciplines: A Joint Dutch-South African PhD Advancing Landscape Restoration

Ancois de Villiers has completed the first joint PhD between Stellenbosch University and Leiden University, a complex but rewarding collaboration bridging partnerships between South Africa and the Netherlands,...

Business-driven approach can boost wildlife conservation

​World Wildlife Day was celebrated on 3 March. In opinion pieces for the media, experts at the African Wildlife Economy Institute at Stellenbosch University explain how a business-driven approach can boost...

Celebrating Excellence: Medal Recipients at the AgriSciences Graduation Ceremony

At the AgriSciences graduation ceremony held last Thursday, 12 December, we celebrated not only the culmination of academic journeys but also the remarkable achievements of our top-performing students. These...

A Century of Excellence: Celebrating 100 Years of Agricultural Economics at Stellenbosch University in 2025

Stellenbosch University boasts the oldest Agricultural Economics Department in South Africa. The Department was established in 1925 with Prof J.F.W. Grosskopf as the first Chair. Since then, the Department has...

Grab your leisure reading books for your holiday break

SU Library has a wonderful collection of leisure reading books that you can have a look at for your December / January reading. Whether you want a good murder mystery, travel the fantasy lands, delve into true...

Kids learn through play with new nature book

Heléne Booyens (Conservation Ecology class of 2014) wrote and published the first title in a series of nature books for children this year. Book one is about mammals, and came out in English and Afrikaans. Mammal...

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