Stellenbosch University Archives

19 Feb 2021

2020/21 Africa Property & Construction Cost Guide

By Staff Writer

AECOM has launched the 2020/21 edition of their highly-respected Africa Property & Construction Cost Guide. This is the 31st edition of the guide, published in conjunction with strategic partner, the Bureau of Economic Research (BER) at the University of Stellenbosch. The guide shares invaluable knowledge of Africa’s economy that can be leveraged to unlock investment...

06 Oct 2020

Sustainable wood-based housing market possible in SA

By Staff Writer

Researchers at Stellenbosch University (SU) found that South Africa has sufficient log resource options for a sustainable wood residential building market. “Our study showed that with the use of wood resources currently exported as chips, as well as planting trees in areas that have been earmarked for afforestation, it will be possible (in the long...

20 Apr 2020

Safe chemical kills hitchhiker pest and preserves fruit quality

By Staff Writer

BY: Dr Alec Basson, senior science writer at Stellenbosch University A Stellenbosch post-doctoral research fellow is looking at alternative pest control technologies for South Africa’s agricultural export industries. Fruit export companies and farmers in the Western Cape don’t just have to deal with the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; they also have to do...

21 Feb 2020

Stellenbosch University researcher recognised for innovation in food fraud testing

By Staff Writer

Food scientist Dr Paul Williams is among 13 distinguished young professionals recognised by SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, as one of it is 2020 DCS Rising Researchers.

29 Nov 2019

Stellenbosch University collects integral data on fruit flies

By Staff Writer

AUTHOR: Engela Duvenage, Faculty of AgriSciences, Stellenbosch University Insect experts from the Stellenbosch University Department of Conservation Ecology and Entomology are part of a large-scale research project involving experts from 15 countries. It aims to develop the science and technology needed to better detect, prevent and manage Europe’s growing fruit fly problem. The project...

11 Jul 2019

NOSA commits to zero harm

By Staff Writer

On Thursday 23 May 2019, NOSA confirmed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Stellenbosch University’s Water Institute (SUWI). The MoU is focused on Stellenbosch University providing assistance to NOSA, in the co-ordination, development and alignment of current, nationally registered occupational qualifications, as well as providing further consulting services to NOSA. NOSA’s sales and marketing director,...