Student Affairs / Studentesake

Do you need a reset today?

If you do, you still have some time to sign up and attend the Centre for Student Counselling and Development's Ctrl+Alt+Reset life skills workshop series today.

The workshops are presented by Occupational Therapy (OT) interns from Stellenbosch University's Tygerberg campus every Monday from 13:10 to 13:50 at the CSCD offices, 37 Victoria Street, and are open to all SU students.

Today's workshop focuses on tips to improve your sleep and how to fuel your brain with the right food for academic success. While you're at it, make sure to diarise next week's workshop that will help you implement everything shared over the month-long series.

Visit https://bit.ly/4hCVNkb to sign up for today's workshop!

📣 Do you have a business, side hustle, product, service, creative venture or entrepreneurial idea that you want more people to see?

Then you need to sign up for Ground Up.

Ground Up is a Stellenbosch University student entrepreneurship initiative designed to create a marketplace and platform for student-owned businesses to showcase what they have built, connect with potential customers, meet mentors, and engage with potential investors.

At its heart, Ground Up is about one thing - helping students help themselves.

Started by students from 65 Victoria Street House, one of SU’s Listen, Live and Learn (LLL) communities, Ground Up’s goal is to help entrepreneurial-minded students with incredible ideas, businesses, skills and products get exposure, access networks, mentorship and investment opportunities, customers and people who can help take an idea to the next level.

💼 SO ARE YOU READY TO PUT YOUR BUSINESS ON THE MAP?

Then visit https://bit.ly/4xFzYoX now and register as a vendor for the first Ground Up Maties Market Day before registration closes at 23:59 on Monday, 17 August 2026.

Don’t forget to also pencil the Maties Market Day in your diary.

📌 Rooiplein on the Stellenbosch campus
📆 17 September 2026
⏰ 12:00 to 14:00

🚨 RSVP DEADLINE EXTENDED! 🚨

Still thinking about joining us for this important conversation? You have more time to RSVP! 🙌🏽

💬 Dialogue 1: Exploring and Untangling Coloured Identity Towards a Shared Future

All Stellenbosch University undergraduate and postgraduate students are invited to join the Office of the Manager: Student Affairs at Tygerberg campus for an engaging dialogue that creates space to reflect on and build collective understandings of Coloured identity in South Africa.

🎙️ Facilitators:

Ms Khairoonisa Foflonker – Manager: Student Affairs, Stellenbosch University, Tygerberg campus
Mr Quinton Apollis – Inclusivity and Capacity Building Specialist, University of Cape Town

📅 Tuesday, 18 August 2026
🕔 17:00–19:00
📍 Ubuntu Hub, Tygerberg campus

🔗 Secure your spot here: https://bit.ly/4hcIk2t

Come ready to listen, reflect, engage and contribute to a meaningful conversation about identity and our shared future.

For enquiries, contact Kabelo Maloka at [email protected].

💡 Have an idea that could make a real difference?

Then don’t miss your chance to enter the IDEAS SMASH 2026 Innovation Challenge before the closing date of Monday, 10 August 2026!

Have you identified a real-world challenge and already have an innovative solution in mind? With IDEAS SMASH 2026 you can turn your innovative solution to a real-world challenge into a meaningful social, environmental or economic impact.

Your challenge is to develop and submit a 10-slide Microsoft PowerPoint pitch deck showcasing:

✅ A meaningful real-world problem
✅ An innovative and practical solution
✅ Alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
✅ A compelling value proposition
✅ Market opportunity
✅ Business model
✅ Technology approach
✅ Expected impact
✅ Your team's ability to bring the idea to life

👥 Who can participate?

• Students in the Listen, Live and Learn (LLL) Programme
• Postgraduate Network (PGN) members
• All undergraduate and postgraduate students
• Individuals or teams of up to four members

Interdisciplinary teams are encouraged!

Check out the IDEAS SMASH briefing document for more info: https://bit.ly/3TyT8yf

📅 Entries close: Monday, 10 August 2026 at 23:59 (SAST)

The journey doesn't end here though - selected teams will receive mentorship, industry exposure, pitch coaching and the opportunity to present at the IDEAS SMASH Innovation Showcase.

Read the story about SU’s inaugural IDEAS SMASH 2026 Innovation Challenge: https://bit.ly/4xiiWx4

💬 Join the Conversation

Dialogue 1: Exploring and Untangling Coloured Identity Towards a Shared Future

What does Coloured identity mean in contemporary South Africa, and how can we build a shared future through meaningful dialogue?

The Office of the Manager: Student Affairs at Tygerberg campus invites all Stellenbosch University undergraduate and postgraduate students to be part of an engaging conversation that encourages reflection, dialogue and collective understanding of Coloured identity in South Africa.

🎙️ Facilitators:

• Ms Khairoonisa Foflonker – Manager: Student Affairs, Stellenbosch University, Tygerberg campus
• Mr Quinton Apollis – Inclusivity and Capacity Building Specialist, University of Cape Town

📅 Date: Tuesday, 18 August 2026
🕔 Time: 17:00 – 19:00
📍 Venue: Ubuntu Hub, Tygerberg campus
🔗 RSVP here: https://bit.ly/4hcIk2t

For enquiries, contact Kabelo Maloka at [email protected].

We look forward to engaging with you on this important conversation.

Have you spotted the Dean of Students on his walkabouts on campus recently? If you do, do make a point of stopping to say "hello", and grab the chance to share your thoughts and experiences of being a student at Stellenbosch University.

📸 Did you visit Stellenbosch University's 2026 Career Fair today?

The venue was buzzing with excitement as students connected with employers, explored career opportunities, and discovered what their future could hold. Here's a glimpse of what was happening on the ground today! 👀✨

If you missed today's action, don't worry – there's still time! The Career Fair continues over the next two days. So don’t miss out! Diarise the details now.

📌 Accounting Career Fair
⏰ Wednesday, 5 August | 09:00 –15:00
Rooiplein Marquee Tents (For Accounting students pursuing SAICA, SAIPA and/or CIMA registration)

📌 Engineering Career Fair
⏰ Thursday, 6 August | 09:00 – 15:00
Academia Recreational Hall

♿️ Students with disabilities will have early access to the venue from 09:00 to 10:00, with general access for all other students from 10:00 onwards.