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09/08/2026

✨️This National Women's Day, we honour the women who are shaping a more inclusive, sustainable, and prosperous future. Together, we can transform not only the economy, but society for the better.

02/07/2026

Our Bachelor of Accounting Honours (BAccHons) Class of 1996 are invited to join us on 12 September 2026 for their 30-year reunion during Stellenbosch University's annual Homecoming Weekend for alumni. The reunion will take place on the Stellenbosch campus.

The day will begin with a meet-and-greet and breakfast canapés at the Van Der Sterr Building, followed by an official welcome, photo opportunity, mini-campus tour, and reunion lunch at Decameron Restaurant in Stellenbosch.

Learn more and book your spot here: https://bit.ly/4b2wqUQ

01/07/2026

Computers once used by students in the EMS Faculty are now making a meaningful difference in an early learning centre, a church and a correctional facility.

The donation initiative was sparked during a recent upgrade of one of the Faculty's computer user areas. Rather than selling the Dell All-in-One desktop computers that were being replaced, Mrs Heena Jivan, Head of IT and Operations in EMS, saw an opportunity to extend their value beyond the University's walls.

Read more: https://www.su.ac.za/en/faculties/economy/news/computer-lab-community-asset-ems-donation-extends-impact-beyond-campus

16/06/2026

Today, we honour the courage of the youth of 1976 who stood for justice, dignity, and access to education.

Their legacy, 50 years on, lives on in today’s generation - bold thinkers, changemakers, and innovators shaping a better future for all.

As a faculty, we are committed to transforming the economy and society by empowering young minds with the knowledge and skills, in support of their individual purpose, to lead meaningful change.

This Youth Day, we celebrate your voice, your vision, and your power to transform.

25/05/2026

Join us for a thought-provoking evening where alumni and industry leaders come together for a dynamic panel discussion, engaging speed-networking, and insightful conversations with fellow Maties.

𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰: The Graduate Gap: Graduates for Today or Yesterday?
𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀: Dean, Prof Reza Daniels (EMS Faculty); Louis Schoonwinkel (Head of Actuarial: R&D, Discovery Bank) and; Laura Avontuur (Energy Markets Professional, POWERX)

Thursday, 04 June 2026 | 18:00 | Randpark Golf Club, Johannesburg

Book your spot here: http://bit.ly/49hogr4

15/05/2026

"Given that SMEs constitute a significant share of firms, easing the financing challenges they face will enable them to play a critical role in reducing unemployment and inequality in developing countries," shared Prof Ashenafi Fanta as he spoke about his recent professorial inaugural lecture titled: 𝘙𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘚𝘔𝘌 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦: 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴, 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴𝘯’𝘵, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘩𝘺 𝘪𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴.

An inaugural lecture is a formal event, for newly appointed professors or those who have been promoted to full professor, to share their knowledge, scientific discoveries and even personal journeys in their respective fields with the public and the academic community.

30/04/2026

Moving together for student success

“When we move together, we don’t just change lives, we create opportunities for students to truly thrive.”

Across the Stellenbosch University community, is showing the power of collective action. From alumni and staff to students and friends, every step taken is helping to support those who need it most.

Together, we are not only raising awareness, but creating real opportunities for students to succeed and flourish.

👉 Read more: https://www.su.ac.za/en/news/move4maties-moving-together-help-students-succeed

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Saam beweeg vir studentesukses

“Wanneer ons saam beweeg, verander ons nie net lewens nie, ons skep geleenthede vir studente om werklik te floreer.”
Regoor die Universiteit Stellenbosch-gemeenskap wys die krag van samewerking.

Van alumni en personeel tot studente en vriende, help elke stap om diegene te ondersteun wat dit die meeste nodig het.

Saam skep ons nie net bewustheid nie, maar werklike geleenthede vir studente om te slaag en te groei.

👉 Lees meer: https://www.su.ac.za/af/nuus/move4maties-beweeg-saam-en-help-studente-na-sukses

28/04/2026

Join us for Prof Ashenafi Beyene Fanta's professorial inaugural lecture.

𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰: Rethinking SME finance: what works, what doesn’t, and why it matters
𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Thursday, 07 May
𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 17:30
𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲: Protea (2058) and Honeybush (2059), Stellenbosch Business School, Bellville Park campus
𝗥𝗦𝗩𝗣: Link in bio

23/04/2026

𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗯𝘆! 💃🕺

Congratulations to Sher-Lee Fourie and Roelof Baard for placing second at the Dancing in Style 2026 competition hosted by ! It was an incredible evening with a fantastic, supportive crowd and amazing dancers. We are so proud of our EMS team from the School of Accountancy.

Sher-Lee shared: "We are extremely proud to have represented the EMS faculty and to have placed 2nd out of 12 couples in the Dancing in style competition! It was such an amazing 9 week journey being trained by Roelof who was patient, encouraging and truly the best partner. Most of all we had fun! I will forever cherish this experience and encourage others to also take on the challenge". ✨✨

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