Student Life

Erik van Zyl, a proud Stellenbosch University graduate, now serves as the Faculty Administrator for AgriSciences in the Registrar’s Office. From the excitement of registration to the joy of graduation, Erik walks alongside students through every step… read more

A ten-minute scroll becomes your doom. A quick check-in to see what’s up online becomes your downfall. Whether it’s TikTok or Instagram, social media’s addictive algorithm can become a virtual trap – and a real problem. Think… read more

. There is a current discussion on campus on whether university assessments genuinely reflect what students know and if they are preparing us for the working world post graduation. Assessment methods shape student experience, learning, and future… read more

Walking down Church Street, surrounded by cafes and restaurants, it can be tempting to tap your bank card left, right and centre. Unfortunately, as many of us know, as a student there is a limit to our… read more

Stellenbosch University (SU) aims for a sustainable future. By doing this, SU is investing in “world -class renewable and sustainable energy research, advisory services, awareness campaigns and training programmes.” On Thursday, 17 April, the Environmental Sustainability Team… read more

With the sunny summer days coming to an end, we look to darker and colder mornings, but on the bright side, we also look to a new season of trends and styles. Die Matie asked a trendsetter… read more

This year Stellenbosch University’s (SU) annual fundraising campaign #It’sGivingMaties ran from 6 March and concluded on a high note with the GivingDay celebration on 16 April. Maties from all over the world – students, parents, faculty and… read more

Since Prof Deresh Ramjugernath, Rector and Vice-Chancellor at Stellenbosch University (SU), stepped into the role on 1 April, SU has been presenting him as approachable, transparent and hands-on, while being specifically marketing his image towards Generation Z,… read more

The piano in the Neelsie has been a fixture in the student centre, filling its already noisy floors with the gentle (and sometimes discordant) sounds in the student center. However, at the start of the new term,… read more

As Stellenbosch University (SU) campus security guard Masixole Wellington Ngqubungu, mostly just known as Wellington, becomes a TikTok sensation, students across campus cannot stop talking about him. Over the past few weeks, he has gone from a… read more

Congratulations, you have made it through the A1 season! Whether it was with a few bumps in the road or smooth sailing – you lived to see another day or, in the case of every Matie, another… read more

On Saturday 15 March, prospective students got a sneak peek into their future, when Stellenbosch University (SU) hosted its annual Open Day. Our future Maties seemed to be ecstatic as they were already on the SU’s grounds… read more

Stellenbosch University (SU) has always been a popular choice for further studies amongst international students and, more specifically, Germans. Die Matie interviewed a German lecturer and student to find out about their experiences at SU and how… read more

Stellenbosch University (SU) is greatly invested in international inclusion and diversity. But how much does our institution truly invest in the lives of the students who must adapt to a new environment? SU offers a wide variety… read more

Maroon was not the only colour on the streets of Stellenbosch on 17 March. Green, white and orange flooded the clubs as students embarked on a night out of dressing up and drink specials. Maties’ take on… read more

The fashion lovers of Stellenbosch University (SU) definitely melted into style on Friday 14 March while thrifting and swapping in 30-degree weather at Into Style’s thrift and swap event. After their first successful thrift and swap hosted… read more

Educate 4.0 is an initiative that takes place at the Devon Valley Primary school and partners with the Youth Outreach Centre to bridge the gap in education. The specific focus of this group is teaching primary school… read more

The struggle to balance sleep, studies and a social life has been an age-old topic of conversation. Although the ideal quantity of sleep varies for each individual, research from Harvard Medical School suggests getting at least seven… read more

The heavy, humid air, hot summer sun and the catastrophic lack of a swimming pool… These are things that some Maties say characterise the days of the Stellenbosch University (SU) students. The Stellenbosch heat is overwhelming and… read more

Languages Week at Stellenbosch University (SU) took place from 3 to 7 March, bringing students and staff together to celebrate multilingualism and cultural diversity. Organised by the SU Language Centre, the week featured both in-person and online… read more