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Congratulations to #STIASFellow Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela on receiving the Order of the Baobab in Bronze for her contribution to social cohesion and conflict resolution, as well as her internationally acclaimed work on the psychology of forgiveness. #MeetOurFellows

🔔HAPPENING TODAY🔔 Be sure to join us this afternoon for the third lecture in the 2026 #STIASPublicLectureSeries, to be delivered by #STIASFellow Rosanne Kennedy. The lecture will be livestreamed. See link below: 🗓️21 May 2026 ⏰16:00 SAST 🔗youtube.com/live/j2eJQYlQA…

🔔HAPPENING THIS WEEK🔔 We look forward to hosting you at the third lecture in the #STIASPublicLectureSeries, which STIAS Fellow Rosanne Kennedy will present. 🗓️Thursday, 21 May 2026 ⏰16:00 - 17:30 SAST 📍10 Marais Road, Stellenbosch 🔗bit.ly/STIASPublicLec…

Ep175: Insect Gigantism Pt1 palaeocast.com/insect-giganti… Is the high concentration of atmospheric oxygen during the Carboniferous period responsible for insects attaining gigantic proportions? Prof. Jon Harrison of @ASU explains all. #paleo #insect #podcast #evolution #physiology

STIAS Iso Lomso Fellow Emmanuel Matambo reflects on the significance of the two-day summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US counterpart Donald Trump. Listen to the interview here 👇omny.fm/shows/business…

🔔PUBLIC LECTURE REMINDER🔔 Sign up for the third lecture in the #STIASPublicLectureSeries, which STIAS Fellow Rosanne Kennedy will present. See video clip below for more: 🗓️Thursday, 21 May 2026 ⏰16:00 - 17:30 SAST 📍10 Marais Road, Stellenbosch 🔗youtu.be/qYcmFh5GoPY

🔔 EVENT INVITATION 🔔 STIAS invites you to the final public lecture of the first semester of 2026. "The Deep Present" will be presented by STIAS Fellow Rosanne Kennedy. 📆 Thursday, 21 May 2026 ⏰ 16:00 - 17:30 SAST 📍 10 Marais Road, Stellenbosch 🔗 bit.ly/STIASPublicLec…

What is the state of democracy, and what are the main threats to democracy today? Iso Lomso Fellow @ssishuwa reflects on these and other questions as South Africa celebrated Freedom Day yesterday. su.ac.za/en/news/democr…

Introducing STIAS Conversations. In this series, we explore the ideas, questions, and discoveries shaping our world - straight from the brilliant minds of STIAS Fellows. Catch the first episode on YouTube 👇 bit.ly/STIASConversat… #STIASConversations #KaapsDictionary #Kaaps

In case you missed it, the recording of yesterday's public lecture by Jean Louis Fendji is now available. See: youtube.com/live/9M04p6Ser…

The University of Johannesburg conferred an Honorary Doctor of Philosophy (honoris causa) on Professor Njabulo Ndebele in recognition of his distinguished contribution to the Humanities and higher education.

Through his literary work and institutional leadership, he has played a pivotal role in shaping South Africa’s academic and cultural discourse, while advancing transformation and inclusive scholarship.

A fitting honour for a truly distinguished intellectual.

#UJGraduations #UJGrad2026
#UJHonararyDoctorate
#UJAllTheWay

🔔HAPPENING TODAY🔔 Be sure to join us this afternoon for the second lecture in the 2026 #STIASPublicLectureSeries, to be delivered by #IsoLomsoFellow Jean Louis Fendji. The lecture will be livestreamed. See link below: 📆 16 April 2026 ⏰ 16:00 SAST 🔗 bit.ly/STIASLive

🔔HAPPENING THIS WEEK🔔 Remember to sign up for the 2nd lecture in the #STIASPublicLectureSeries for 2026, presented by #IsoLomsoFellow, Jean Louis Fendji, on the topic: "Designing for the Margin". 📆Thursday, 16 April 2026 ⏰16:00 SAST 📍STIAS 🔗bit.ly/STIASPublicLec…

📆Thursday, 16 April 2026 ⏰16:00 SAST 📍STIAS Wallenberg Research Centre, 🔗bit.ly/STIASPublicLec… #MeetOurFellows #STIASFellows2026 #Technology #AI

🔔PUBLIC LECTURE INVITATION🔔 Join us for the 2nd lecture in the #STIASPublicLectureSeries for 2026, which will be presented by #IsoLomsoFellow, Jean Louis Fendji, on the topic, "Designing for the Margin". youtu.be/dbcPQ0ew58M

The program is supported by the Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program - Humanity and Society (WASP-HS). For more information, see swedishcollegium.se/archives/news/… #HumanFutures #AI

STIAS is delighted to announce a collaboration with the Swedish Collegium for Advanced Study & Tokyo College on a new international research program, Human Futures – AI Transitions in a Global Context.

On Monday, Gurnah was awarded a Doctor of Literature (DLitt) honoris causa by Stellenbosch University. It is always a great pleasure to see past Fellows. As STIAS Director, Edward K Kirumira always says, "Once a Fellow, always a Fellow".

STIAS Fellow and #NobelLaureate Abdulrazak Gurnah paid us a pleasant visit this morning, graciously greeting staff and sharing some of his memories from his 2018 residency when he was working on his acclaimed novel, Afterlives.

🔔HAPPENING TODAY 🔔 Join us this afternoon for the first lecture in the 2026 #STIASPublicLectureSeries, to be delivered by Robin Crewe. 📆 Thursday, 19 March 2026 ⏰ 16:00 SAST 📍 STIAS Wallenberg Research Centre, 10 Marais Road, Stellenbosch 🔗bit.ly/STIASLectureLi…