Department of Geography & Environmental Studies, Stellenbosch University

Department of Geography & Environmental Studies, Stellenbosch University Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at Stellenbosch University
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At the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at the University of Stellenbosch, we conduct research and teach students about social and biophysical systems and the events that shape the world in which we live. Our focus is on understanding these dynamics with a special emphasis on human-environment interactions as well as the science and the technologies that are needed to analyze, model, and visualize geographic processes.

More of our third-year students spend time outdoors. Field trips are an invaluable learning experience for our students.
01/10/2026

More of our third-year students spend time outdoors. Field trips are an invaluable learning experience for our students.

Several of our honours students are showing off their new hoodies. Our honours cohort is in the final stretch of their r...
29/09/2026

Several of our honours students are showing off their new hoodies. Our honours cohort is in the final stretch of their research projects for 2026. We wish them all the best.

The department believes in field-based teaching. Included a few images of a recent Urban Honours research project in Ma...
23/09/2026

The department believes in field-based teaching. Included a few images of a recent Urban Honours research project in Matjiessfontein.

Five of our postgraduate students presented at the annual SSAG student conference.
21/09/2026

Five of our postgraduate students presented at the annual SSAG student conference.

Last week, several DGES staff presented their research at the biennial meeting of the Society of South African Geographe...
21/09/2026

Last week, several DGES staff presented their research at the biennial meeting of the Society of South African Geographers in Mbombela.

Field classes are central to Geography teaching at Stellenbosch. Jan de Waal and his students explored the Jonkershoek V...
18/09/2026

Field classes are central to Geography teaching at Stellenbosch. Jan de Waal and his students explored the Jonkershoek Valley this week.

The Honours modules emphasise practical fieldwork and research practices. Included are a few images of the urban student...
07/09/2026

The Honours modules emphasise practical fieldwork and research practices. Included are a few images of the urban students at work in Hopefield over the past week.

Curtis Bailey and Zahn Münch recently travelled to Istanbul, Türkiye, to attend the International Research Conference (I...
27/08/2026

Curtis Bailey and Zahn Münch recently travelled to Istanbul, Türkiye, to attend the International Research Conference (IRC) 2026.

Curtis presented his research on informal settlement modelling, while Zahn presented a poster on fire modelling. Both presentations were very well received, providing valuable opportunities for knowledge sharing, discussion and engagement with researchers from around the world.

We are proud to see our department’s research represented on the international stage!

Strengthening International Collaboration in Remote Sensing & GIS 🛰️ The Department of Geography and Environmental Studi...
25/08/2026

Strengthening International Collaboration in Remote Sensing & GIS 🛰️

The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at Stellenbosch University was pleased to host a meeting and Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with with the Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIRCAS), Chinese Academy of Sciences, on 17 August in Stellenbosch.

The meeting focused on strengthening collaboration in remote sensing and GIS, with particular interest in applications for crop research and agricultural monitoring.

These international partnerships provide valuable opportunities to share expertise, advance research, and explore innovative approaches to addressing agricultural and environmental challenges through geospatial technologies.

Pictured: Dr Eric Mashimbye with representatives from AIRCAS.

The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at Stellenbosch University proudly congratulates Dr Zahn Münch on ...
06/08/2026

The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at Stellenbosch University proudly congratulates Dr Zahn Münch on her promotion to Associate Professor.

Professor Münch has built an outstanding career spanning computer programming, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, and GeoInformation Technology. After completing her BSc in Chemistry and Biochemistry at Stellenbosch University, she gained extensive industry experience before returning to academia, earning an MSc in GIS and later a PhD focusing on spatial modelling using remote sensing and GIS.

Since joining Stellenbosch University in 2009, she has made significant contributions to teaching and research in GeoInformation Technology, inspiring students while advancing innovative applications of GIS and remote sensing. We are incredibly proud of this well-deserved achievement and thank Professor Münch for her dedication to excellence in teaching, research, and the geospatial sciences.

Congratulations, Professor Zahn Münch! We wish you continued success in this exciting new chapter.

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