TRECCAfrica scholars set to address twin challenges of climate change and...
Postgraduate researchers from six African states recently gathered in Stellenbosch at the first TRECCAfrica** winter school. Set at Spier wine farm and the Sustainability Institute outside...
View ArticleThe world, at Stellenbosch, in food
The Postgraduate and International Office (PGIO) at Stellenbosch University is proud to once again announce the hosting of the International Food Evening (IFE). Students and staff from Stellenbosch...
View ArticleSU Staff: Apply for academic exchanges in Africa and Europe
The Postgraduate and International Office (PGIO) invites SU academic staff members to apply for participation in the exchange programmes below to teach or do research at the respective institutions....
View ArticleIntensive Afrikaans language courses at SU
Pretproe is a fun-filled course for foreign language speakers. It offers a linguistic and cultural taste of Afrikaans as a language in a wider cultural context. It aims to further develop student...
View ArticleApplications for the short course in Global Citizenship are now open
Students at Stellenbosch University are invited to apply for the short course in Global Citizenship to take place in 2013. Organised by the Postgraduate and International Office (PGIO) in collaboration...
View ArticleStellenbosch students selected for Tübingen-South Africa Program
Five students from Stellenbosch University have been selected as participants in the Tübingen-South Africa Program 2013. The Tübingen program is a cultural and language exchange program for South...
View ArticleSU Postdoc Society supports the Santa Shoebox Project
The Santa Shoebox Project is an inspiring community initiative of the Kidz2Kidz Trust that coordinates the donation, collection and distribution of personalised Christmas gifts to underprivileged...
View ArticlePostgraduate and International Office year-end function on 23 November
The Postgraduate and International Office (PGIO) will be closed from 15:30 on Friday, 23 November 2012 due to its year-end function. The offices will reopen on Monday, 26 November 2012 at 08:00...
View ArticleDAAD staff opportunities: Research stays and bilateral exchanges in Europe
SU staff can apply for programmes that promote staff mobility: research stays and bilateral exchanges for academics and scientists. Research stays for University Academics and Scientists Application...
View ArticleStellenbosch signs Memorandum of Understanding with Yunnan University
Following their attendance of a recent Economics conference in Stellenbosch, a visiting delegation from Yunnan University convinced the University Council to approach Stellenbosch University to engage...
View ArticleApplications are invited for AC21 Special Project Fund (SPF) 2013
Applications are currently being accepted for the AC21 SPF 2013. The due date for the submissions is January 31, 2013. You can access the guidelines and application form on the AC21 website at the...
View ArticleSU researchers help keep food safe and healthy
A newly developed method can help ensure grain products consumed by South Africans daily are safe and healthy, said Mr Paul Williams of the Faculty of AgriSciences on Wednesday (5 December). He was one...
View ArticleEIT ICT Labs Master School
The EIT ICT Labs Master School offers a two year program in ICT Innovation. Students choose two universities in two different European countries to build a curriculum of their choice based on their...
View ArticleTübingen-South Africa Programme inspires and empowers
A group of diverse South African students are currently in Germany participating in the Tübingen-South Africa programme. The programme, which is aimed at facilitating cultural and language interchange...
View ArticleTRECCAfrica to award remaining 32 scholarship positions
The second call for applications for TRECCAfrica is currently open until 10 February 2013. The Transdisciplinary Training for Resource Efficiency and Climate Change Adaptation in Africa (TRECCAfrica)...
View ArticlePGIO Senior Director receives award for excellent service to Confucius Institute
Mr Robert Kotzé, Senior Director: Postgraduate and International Office of Stellenbosch University, recently returned from China as one of the recipients of the Confucius Institute’s Individual...
View ArticleErasmus Mundus roadshow: 20 February
Have you always wanted to study abroad, but thought it’s not within your reach? Attend the Erasmus Mundus Roadshow on 20 February 2013 and find out just exactly how you can study in Europe....
View ArticleGrowing roots, branching out and bearing fruit: celebrating 20 years of...
2013 marks the twentieth year of institutional efforts to build international networks and promote international student and staff mobility at Stellenbosch University (SU). In June 1993, SU started...
View ArticleSU academic staff invited to apply for international exchange opportunities
The Postgraduate and International Office (PGIO) would like to invite academic staff at Stellenbosch University to apply now for a number of exchanges programmes available at our international partners...
View ArticleSwiss South African Joint Research Programme (SSAJRP) invites applications
Joint Research Projects: Call for Proposals 2012-2013 Closing date: 28 February 2013 The Swiss South Africa Joint Research Programme (SSAJRP) was established in December 2007 by the Swiss and South...
View ArticleFrom Paris to Berlin: get more info on international opportunities at the PGIO
The Postgraduate and International Office (PGIO) would like to invite Stellenbosch students to attend an information session on international opportunities on Wednesday 27 February 2013 at 17:00 in the...
View ArticleInternational opportunties for SU staff: deadline around the corner
Staff of Stellenbosch University can apply for a number of exchange programmes available at SU’s partner institutions in Africa and Europe. Exchange partners: Africa Makerere University, UGANDA...
View ArticleMedia volunteers needed for PGIO SIAN Meeting 2013
The Postgraduate and International Office (PGIO) invites registered Stellenbosch University students with a love of photography or writing / journaling / blogging to apply for volunteer positions as...
View ArticleStudents and staff invited to International Mobility Fair and Food Evening
The SIAN Meeting, Stellenbosch International Academic Networks, is an annual gathering of Stellenbosch University’s international university partners and is currently underway in Stellenbosch (5-9...
View ArticleGerman South African Research Lecture Series: Energy Sciences (12 March)
A German South African Research Lecture Series about Energy Sciences will take place on Tuesday 12 March at STIAS. This forms part of the German South African Year of Science 2012/2013. The speakers...
View ArticleCall for applications: SU Africa Collaboration Grant
Applications are invited for the Africa Collaboration Grant of the Postgraduate & International Office (PGIO). The grant is funded from the budget of the Vice-Rector (Research & Innovation)...
View ArticleTouring Chinese Art Troupe to perform at concert in Stellenbosch
An Art Troupe from Zhejiang Normal University, a University located in Jinhua City, Zhejiang Province in China is touring through Africa and will perform at Stellenbosch University’s Conservatory on 25...
View ArticleOverseas scholarships available for SU students: PGIO info session
The Postgraduate and International Office (PGIO) will be hosting a Scholarship Information Session on Monday 22 April 2013 from 17:00-19:00 in the Wilcocks Building 1012. All students wishing to find...
View ArticleStudents invited to apply for International Winter Schools at SU
The Postgraduate and International Office (PGIO) would like to invite registered Stellenbosch University students to apply for two international winter schools that will take place from 14 June – 19...
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