As a department, we are proud to welcome a new cohort of 14 MSc and 3 PhD students who have successfully registered within either the Faculty of Science or the Faculty of AgriSciences at Stellenbosch University....
As a department, we are proud to welcome a new cohort of 14 MSc and 3 PhD students who have successfully registered within either the Faculty of Science or the Faculty of AgriSciences at Stellenbosch University....
The Department of Genetics at Stellenbosch University proudly celebrates one of its largest MSc graduating cohorts in recent years, alongside the successful completion of two PhD candidates. March 2026...
For generations, Cape snoek (Thyrsites atun) has been more than a fish along South Africa’s coastline. It is a cultural staple, a source of livelihood, and an important contributor to food security,...
The Department of Genetics and the Institute for Plant Breeding and Biotechnology (IPBB) proudly welcome our 2026 Honours cohort into the department’s research environment. This year, a collective group of 30...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...