by Marlo van Wyk Beyond the classroom, studying abroad reshapes how students engage with different cultures and academic expectations in real time. For a group of 35 international students at...
by Marlo van Wyk Beyond the classroom, studying abroad reshapes how students engage with different cultures and academic expectations in real time. For a group of 35 international students at...
Mia (left), Aletta, (middle) and Michaela (right) at their graduation ceremony in December 2023 Sometimes, it also requires returning to the specimen itself; measuring fins, examining skin structures,...
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...