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The Ou Hoofgebou (Former Main Administration building, now the Law Faculty) on Stellenbosch University campus Stellenbosch University Museum Old logo used until 2021, incorporating the coat of arms granted in 1918. The origin of the university can be traced back to the Stellenbosch Gymnasium, which was founded in 1864 and opened on 1 March 1866.
In 1915, Jan Marais passed away and bequeathed £100 000 (R100 million) towards the establishment of Stellenbosch University. [ 3 ] [ 4 ] His testament also influenced the founding of the Jan Marais National Fund (HJMNF), which still continuously awards about R20 million every year towards a number of different developmental projects in South ...
Sampie Terreblanche, former professor of economics at Stellenbosch and founder member of the Democratic Party. Hendrik W. (H.W.) van der Merwe founder of the Centre for Intergroup Studies, University of Cape Town. Marina Joubert, senior science communication researcher at Stellenbosch University; Lydia Baumbach, classical scholar
Stellenbosch is a popular tourist destination due to its history as the second oldest town in South Africa (dating back to 1679), [7] its many historic buildings that are typical of Cape Dutch architecture, its location in the centre of many famous wine farms, as well as its variety of cafes, restaurants, boutiques and art galleries.
The following is a list of South African university chancellors and vice-chancellors. In most cases, the chancellor is a ceremonial head, while the vice-chancellor is chief academic officer and chief executive .
The University of Stellenbosch Business School was founded in 1964, enrolling 14 MBA students. Four years later the first DBA degree was conferred. In 1981 the current premises in Bellville, northern Cape Town, was acquired and five years later the department relocated from Stellenbosch to the Bellville Park Campus.
Wilgenhof is a men's residence located in Stellenbosch, commonly referred by its residences as "Die Plek" (Afrikaans for "The Place"). The residence was established in 1903 which predates the official university status of Stellenbosch University. It was the oldest university men's residence in Africa, established in 1903.
The Stellenbosch University Choir (Afrikaans: Stellenbosch Universiteitskoor) is a choir affiliated with Stellenbosch University. Founded in 1936, it is the oldest choir in South Africa. [1] The choir is viewed as a leading South African choral ensemble and has toured overseas extensively where it has won critical acclaim for its performances.