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31/10/2026

We are pleased to announce that the digitisation project of the Michael Blake documents is nearing completion. The project has involved digitising an extensive body of material, some of which is already accessible through SUNDigital. We look forward to making more of this valuable collection available online. Please see https://digital.lib.sun.ac.za/handle/10019.2/21963

29/10/2026

'Richmond Loop' (2023) is a multimedia collaboration between South African composer Michael Blake and conceptual artist Emma Willemse. Filmed at Richmond in the Karoo, it is a site-specific work that traces the rhythms and textures of a place, evoking the lives of its inhabitants and the meanings they attach to their surroundings.

Watch the short film, 'Richmond Loop' at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uw6bbcPeROo

Come and view the Michael Blake 75 years exhibition in the Music Library foyer!

23/10/2026

📚 NEED MORE TIME TO STUDY? WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED! 💪

Good news, Maties! 🎓 From tonight, 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟐𝟑 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫, Stellenbosch University Library is 𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 to support you during the A2 assessments.

🕒 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬: 𝟐𝟑 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 – 𝟏𝟕 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

📅 Monday to Friday: 08:00–23:00
📅 Saturday and Sunday: 10:00–23:00

Find your study spot, settle in and make every study session count! 📖✨

💛 Good luck with your A2 assessments, Maties! Stay focused, believe in yourself and remember that every step you take brings you closer to your goals.

💬 “Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.” — Robert Collier

You’ve put in the work — now give it your best! 💪📚

21/10/2026

📸 And we’re off! The 17th Stellenbosch University Library Symposium is officially underway! 🎉

A full room, vibrant conversations and exciting opportunities to connect! Our opening session brought together library and information professionals, researchers and thought leaders to network, exchange ideas and build new partnerships under this year’s theme: BE BOLD: The Next Chapter of Academic Libraries.

The session was chaired by Mimi Seyffert-Wirth, Director: Scholarly Communication and Marketing, Library and Information Service, Stellenbosch University.

The opening programme featured a welcome by Ellen Tise, an opening address by Prof Reggie Nel, and a keynote address by Prof Hussein Suleman on Scholarly Communication and the Future African Library.

The conversation continued with an inspiring panel discussion, Let’s Discuss the Next Chapter of Academic Libraries, moderated by Wouter Klapwijk, with panellists Prof Dr Claudia Lux, Kate Robinson, Dr Tshiamo Motshegwa and Dr Mark Hahnel.

Together, our speakers explored the evolving role of academic libraries in a changing scholarly landscape and the opportunities to shape their future through collaboration, innovation and bold thinking.

Here’s to meaningful conversations, fresh perspectives and partnerships that will help shape the next chapter of academic libraries! 📚🤝 Photo credit: Stefan Els

20/10/2026

📸 Connecting research, strengthening collaboration and increasing research visibility!

The Digital Science User Conference – Stellenbosch 2026, held on 19 -20 October 2026 at STIAS (Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study), ahead of the 17th Stellenbosch University Library Symposium.

The conference brought together the Figshare community from across the region to explore how institutions are managing research outputs, strengthening internal workflows, and enhancing the visibility and impact of their research.

Through practical sessions, product updates and community-led discussions, participants explored the research lifecycle, from repository and research data management to reporting, insights and impact, with contributions from Symplectic Elements, Dimensions and Altmetric.

It was a valuable opportunity to share experiences, exchange ideas and strengthen connections within the research community. figshare.com Stellenbosch University Research for Impact

20/10/2026

Celebrate Michael Blake’s 75th birthday year with an exhibition highlighting his remarkable musical career!

Featuring selected materials from the Michael Blake collection at the Documentation Centre for Music (Domus), Music Library, Stellenbosch University, the exhibition offers a glimpse into an extensive archive, presenting a small selection of its contents. Taken as a whole, the archive bears testament to a remarkably prolific career.

📅 Open: Monday – Friday
🕣 Time: 08:30–16:00 daily
📍 Venue: Music Library foyer, Stellenbosch University

Come and explore the legacy of one of South Africa's most renowned composers!

For more information, see https://libguides.sun.ac.za/domus

19/10/2026

✨ TOMORROW, WE BEGIN!

The wait is almost over! Tomorrow, the 17th Stellenbosch University Library Symposium opens under the theme:

BE BOLD: The Next Chapter of Academic Libraries

Over three days, we look forward to sharing ideas, challenging conventions, exploring innovation and shaping conversations about the future of academic libraries.

📅 20–22 October 2026
📍 Stellenbosch, South Africa

📖 Make sure you have the programme ready and know which sessions you don’t want to miss!

🔗 Programme: https://www.su.ac.za/en/library/about-us/conferences-and-symposia/symposium-2026/programme

Let’s be bold and shape the next chapter together!

18/10/2026

🎤 JUST 2 DAYS TO GO!

The countdown is almost over! The 17th Stellenbosch University Library Symposium is bringing together inspiring speakers, thought-provoking discussions and fresh perspectives on the future of academic libraries.

From innovation and AI-driven discovery to collaboration, leadership and institutional impact, the programme promises plenty to explore.

📅 20–22 October 2026
📍 Stellenbosch, South Africa

Have you checked out the programme yet? Find the sessions and plan your symposium experience.

🔗 https://www.su.ac.za/en/library/about-us/conferences-and-symposia/symposium-2026/programme

17/10/2026

🎉 3 DAYS TO GO! 🎉

The countdown is on! ⏳ Just 3 days until the 17th Stellenbosch University Library Symposium!

📚 Be BOLD: The Next Chapter of Academic Libraries

📅 20–22 October 2026

📍 Stellenbosch University

Three days of ideas, collaboration, inspiration and exploring the future of academic libraries await! 🚀

Are you ready to

? 💡

View the programme: https://www.su.ac.za/en/library/about-us/conferences-and-symposia/symposium-2026/programme

16/10/2026

🤖 𝟒 𝐃𝐀𝐘𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐆𝐎!

How will artificial intelligence and emerging technologies shape the next chapter of academic libraries?

At the 𝟏𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐛𝐨𝐬𝐜𝐡 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐮𝐦, we’ll explore how libraries can embrace new technologies, enable discovery and support the evolving needs of research and scholarship.

💡 Be part of the conversation. Discover the sessions and speakers in our programme.

𝟐𝟎–𝟐𝟐 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

🔗 View the programme: https://www.su.ac.za/en/library/about-us/conferences-and-symposia/symposium-2026/programme

BE BOLD. Imagine what’s next.

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