Friday, 8 August marked a significant milestone for our 2025 Honours students in the Department of Genetics and the the Institute for Plant Biotechnology and breeding (IPBB) programme. After completing...
Friday, 8 August marked a significant milestone for our 2025 Honours students in the Department of Genetics and the the Institute for Plant Biotechnology and breeding (IPBB) programme. After completing...
Written by Dr Christel van der Vyver A spirit of collaboration and scientific curiosity filled the air as approximately 130 third-year BSc students gathered for the annual BSc Honours Interdepartmental...
The Department of Genetics is proud to host Science Saves Sharks, a student-led initiative that blends conservation, science communication, and genetics research. Started by postgraduate students...
The Department of Genetics proudly hosted its first official centenary event with an evening that was as intellectually rich as it was socially engaging. Held on 14 May 2025 at the Neelsie Cinema, the...
We’re proud to announce that Joshua Sampson, a PhD candidate in Genetics, has been elected as President of the South African Genetics Society (SAGS) Student Council. This marks the first time the Society has...
On March 26, 2025, the Department of Genetics proudly celebrated the graduation of ten MSc students and two PhD candidates, In the lead-up to graduation, each student conducted rigorous research and as...
The Department of Genetics at Stellenbosch University proudly welcomes Prof. Clint Rhode as its new Chair. A distinguished researcher and academic leader, Prof. Rhode brings a wealth of expertise in...
The Genetics Department is delighted to welcome 27 new Honours students to our program this year. Among them, 12 will be based within the department, while the remaining 15 student will join the...
As the year draws to a close, the familiar rhythm of academic life begins to soften. Laboratories hum quietly as annual cleanups commence, with the faint smell of ethanol lingering as...
Genetics Research Explores Conservation, Food Security, and Human Health Challenges In the prestigious Jan Mouton Building, the honours students in our Genetics Department showcased their final research projects...