Stellenbosch University International

𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝟏𝟕 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐆𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞

Applications are now open for the Future17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Challenge, taking place from 28 September to 11 December 2026!

Future17 brings together students from universities around the world to tackle challenges linked to the United Nations' 17 SDGs — working with real industry, NGO and institutional partners.

Over 8 weeks, you will:

- Collaborate with students from different countries, cultures and disciplines

- Apply Design Thinking to develop innovative, practical solutions

- Strengthen your critical thinking and problem-solving skills

- Work with an industry/organisation partner and academic mentors

- Develop professional presentation, communication and teamwork skills

- Explore how your academic knowledge can create real-world impact

- Receive a certificate of completion from QS and Stellenbosch University

Application Deadline: 7 September 2026

Apply here: https://susdev.sun.ac.za/future17-sustainable-development-goals-challenge/

On Saturday, 15 August, over 100 students gathered at the Krotoa Building for a night of cinema, culture, and connection at the AMANI Film Festival.

Hosted by AMANI — a student board representing our international student body from across the African continent — in collaboration with the Student Representative Council's Internationalisation Portfolio, the screening brought together AMANI members, international semester students, and local SU peers. Attendees enjoyed popcorn, shared laughter and cross-cultural storytelling while watching Queen of Katwe, the inspiring film adaptation of Ugandan chess prodigy Phiona Mutesi.

𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐔𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭

When an international student arrives at Stellenbosch University (SU), the public view is seamless. We see the celebratory arrivals, the cultural exchanges across campus, and the global partnerships taking root. However, behind every single international student who steps into a classroom or registers for a degree is a complex, high-stakes framework of national legislation, regulatory compliance, and bureaucratic navigation. Without the right visa, the journey stops before it even begins.

At SU International, this important work is led by Carlyn Hewitson, Coordinator for Immigration Support. Working where legal requirements meet the human realities of moving to a new country, Carlyn helps ensure that international students and staff have the guidance and support they need to navigate the immigration process and settle in South Africa legally and confidently.

“My role is at the junction of these internationalisation activities and Immigration,” Carlyn explains. “Therefore, supporting students to navigate the complexities of the visa process in terms of the Immigration Act is key to supporting these core internationalisation activities.”

𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝑪𝒂𝒓𝒍𝒚𝒏'𝒔 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆: https://shorturl.at/LudlH

It’s , and today we’re highlighting another story! 🌍✈️

We’re spotlighting Alulutho Njongi, an SU student currently pursuing his Diploma in Sustainable Development. In June 2026, Alulutho travelled to Tübingen University in Germany to participate in an International Summer School 🇩🇪

"I attended the Tübingen International Studies & European Studies (T-IES) programme in Tübingen, Germany for 4 weeks. This was a very meaningful experience where I got to strengthen my knowledge of sustainability and culture.

I had the amazing opportunity of going to the European Union Parliament and learn about how decisions are made and the history of the union. This experience was meaningful in more ways than one because I got to learn more about sustainability and got to meet some of the best people ever"

Ready to write your own global story?

📲 Check out for regular program drops and open applications.

🔗 Explore upcoming Study Abroad opportunities on our website here: https://shorturl.at/t3poc

📃 Subscribe to the Take Note Newsletter for biweekly Study Abroad opportunities delivered straight to your inbox: https://shorturl.at/0fNhh

𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝟏𝟕 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐆𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞

Applications are now open for the Future17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Challenge, taking place from 28 September to 11 December 2026!

Future17 brings together students from universities around the world to tackle challenges linked to the United Nations' 17 SDGs — working with real industry, NGO and institutional partners.

Over 8 weeks, you will:

- Collaborate with students from different countries, cultures and disciplines

- Apply Design Thinking to develop innovative, practical solutions

- Strengthen your critical thinking and problem-solving skills

- Work with an industry/organisation partner and academic mentors

- Develop professional presentation, communication and teamwork skills

- Explore how your academic knowledge can create real-world impact

- Receive a certificate of completion from QS and Stellenbosch University

Application Deadline: 7 September 2026

Apply here: https://susdev.sun.ac.za/future17-sustainable-development-goals-challenge/

𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 𝐀𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝: 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬

𝑨𝒑𝒑𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒄𝒍𝒐𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒔𝒐𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒏 15 𝑨𝒖𝒈𝒖𝒔𝒕 2026!

Applications are currently open for both short-term International Winter Schools and long-term Semester Exchange programmes!

At Stellenbosch University (SU), the world is your classroom. Whether you’re looking for a short-term academic adventure or an immersive semester abroad, now is the time to plan your journey.

𝑨𝒅𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑹𝒆𝒒𝒖𝒊𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔:

- You must have completed the first year at SU with a weighted average of 65% .

- Be enrolled for an undergraduate or postgraduate degree excluding PhD students.

𝑨𝒑𝒑𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑫𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔:

Face-to-Face Winter Schools: 15 August 2026.

Semester Exchange: 15 August 2026
Your next steps:

1️⃣ Visit the links in the caption to browse our partner universities and programme options.

- Winter School Programmes: https://shorturl.at/fN9Y9

- Semester Exchanges: https://shorturl.at/Na7Cs

2️⃣ Review the academic requirements for your chosen destination.

3️⃣ Prepare your documents and submit your application before the 15 August deadline.

𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐭ies𝐚𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝@𝐬𝐮𝐧.𝐚𝐜.𝐳𝐚

The world is waiting for you. Are you ready to take the next step?

𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐃𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞

When Dr Heide Hackmann considers the vast landscape of global science, she does not see abstract data or geographical borders. She sees human connection. Serving as the Chair in Science Futures at Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Centre for Research on Evaluation, Science and Technology (CREST), Heide has spent a distinguished career navigating the intersections of science, global policy, and international diplomacy.

Having served as the founding CEO of the International Science Council in Paris and co-chaired United Nations expert panels on global sustainability, her track record spans decades of leading science systems at the highest level. Yet, beneath the strategic frameworks and international diplomacy lies a beautifully grounded personal conviction.

“Relationships matter; they are both the foundation and the catalyst for lasting change,” Heide reflects.

This belief forms the heartbeat of her contribution to internationalisation at SU and beyond. In an era shaped by complex global challenges, and shifting geopolitical dynamics, Heide’s life work demonstrates that global mobility, policy development, and international research are fundamentally human endeavours.

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Read Dr Heide Hackmann's full internationalisation story here: https://shorturl.at/ukgHT

𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐛 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐦 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥

The African Leadership Board (AMANI) at Stellenbosch University (SU) invites SU students and staff to attend the 2026 Africa Festival!

Date: Saturday, 15 August 2026
Time: 15:30 - 19:00
Venue: Krotoa Building, Room 1001, Stellenbosch University Main Campus

Admission: Free of charge

There are limited spaces, so grab your tickets today through the QR code, or tap the link: https://shorturl.at/85UtV

Ticket RSVP's close Monday, 10 August