Department of Genetics

2025 Year-End Overview: A Landmark Centenary for the Department of Genetics and IPBB

The Department of Genetics together with the Institute for Plant Breeding and Biotechnology concludes 2025 with a year defined by celebration, achievement and renewed purpose. Marking 100 years of...

2025 Year-End Overview: A Landmark Centenary for the Department of Genetics and IPBB

The Department of Genetics together with the Institute for Plant Breeding and Biotechnology concludes 2025 with a year defined by celebration, achievement and renewed purpose. Marking 100 years of...

From Lecture Halls to Vineyards: Celebrating the Retirement of Prof Johan Burger

Prof. Johan Burger – a plant virologist has been a cornerstone of the Stellenbosch University Department of Genetics for the last 29 years. As a lecturer, he designed and taught foundational molecular...

Genetics Department Marks 100 Years with Landmark Symposium

The Department of Genetics at Stellenbosch University proudly marked its centenary with a landmark full day symposium held at the Wallenberg Conference Centre at STIAS on 9 September 2025. The event brought...

Celebrating a Century of Genetics: Symposium on the 9 September 2025

The Department of Genetics at Stellenbosch University is proud to announce its Centenary Symposium, at Stellenbosch University. This once-in-a-lifetime gathering will celebrate 100 years of excellence in...

Honours Students Step into Research with First Project Proposals

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...

Annual BSc Honours Interdepartmental Recruitment Event

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...

Research and Development Spotlight: A Glimpse into the Genetics Department’s Global Footprint

 The Department of Genetics at Stellenbosch University is home to a vibrant and diverse academic community of 23 staff members whose research spans the full spectrum of genetics from plants and...

Science Saves Sharks: From DNA to the Deep Blue

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...

CRISPR, Wine & Conversation: Reflections from the Genetics Centenary Film Screening

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...

Joshua Sampson Elected as President of the SAGS Student Council

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...

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