Private chats. Public consequences. "WhatsApp in the World" reveals how encrypted messaging shapes elections, activism & disinformation. Be in convo with Prof @hwasser.bsky.social on 27 Aug 2025 between 17:00–19:00​ #BookLaunch #WhatsAppInTheWorld #StelliesJourn | @nyupress.bsky.social

What’s the real harm of misinformation — and how do we fight it? Join media literacy expert Carina van Wyk for a powerful talk on disinfo, fact-checking & digital citizenship.#StelliesJourn #fass_stellenboschuniversity #stellenboschuniversity

What sets @ajplus apart from mainstream Western media?

Join Tony Karon for a powerful seminar on how AJ+ challenges colonial legacies in global journalism.

MA Journalism 2026: Apply Now!
Advance your journalism career with our MA in Journalism.
📌 Honours degree OR mid-career experience considered
📅 Deadline: 30 Sept 2025
🔗 journalism.sun.ac.za/ma-journalism

⏳ Deadline Alert!
Apply for the PhD in Journalism at Stellenbosch University — closes 1 June 2025!

📌 Requirements:
• Master’s (65%+)
• CV
• Writing sample
• Motivation letter
• Research interest
• Research summary

Don’t miss out! #PhDJournalism #StellenboschUniversity

🎙️ Join us for World Press Freedom Day!
🗓️ Mon, 5 May 2025
📍 Devon Valley Hotel, Stellenbosch
🕤 Arrive by 9:20 AM
🅿️ On-site parking
🎤 Don’t miss our stellar speaker panel!
RSVPs still open — link in bio! #WPFD2025

Join us on 5 May 2025 as we mark #WorldPressFreedomDay with a focus on media sustainability & independence. Expect rich insights from leading media voices. Limited seats—RSVP essential! Refreshments served. #WPFD2025 #MediaFreedom #StellenboschJournalism

PhD Journalism candidate Florence de Vries won ‘Best Presentation’ at SU’s ‘Somebody Somewhere’ colloquium for her research on media, mental illness, and care ethics. She explores how SA media frames mental illness and stigma. #MentalHealth #Journalism #PhD

New release! Associate Prof. Gawie Botma’s Reconsidering the History of South African Journalism exposes journalism’s roots in colonial slavery (1800–1838), reframing press freedom as colonial control. A must-read!

🔗 www.routledge.com/Reconsiderin...

🎓 Yesterday, we celebrated an amazing milestone with our BAHons, Master's, and PhD grads! 🌟 Huge thanks to @paulhermancpt, Good News Editor at @news24, for the inspiring keynote. Congrats to all our graduates – here's to your bright future in journalism! 📰✨

🎉 From viral TikTok star to journalism grad! 🎉

Ubaid Abrahams, behind the hit cooking duo Tietie & Nanna, just graduated with an Honours in Journalism from Stellenbosch U! Proving passion & hard work pay off. Full story: [https://encr.pw/5Q7oE] 🌟📚
#stelliesjourn
#Fass_stellenboschuniversity

Stellenbosch University proudly hosted Open Day on 15 March 2025! Prospective students explored our campus, engaged with lecturers, and discovered our diverse academic programmes at the Social Science Building. A day filled with excitement, inspiration & meaningful connections!

Join us on 15 March for
@stellenboschuni
#SUOpenDay25!
Curious about journalism? Visit us at the Arts & Social Sciences Building 📍
📸 Snap a pic, tag us with #StelliesJourn #whoyoubecome & stand a chance to spend a day with us!

Don’t miss out — see you there!

Prof @hermanwasser, chair of Journalism at SU & director of @ciia_africa, spoke on info integrity at SU’s first 2025 Thought Leader Event. His talk, “Deepfakes, Chatbots & Disinformation,” explored solutions to tackle global threats to democracy. 👉 ciia.africa

Remembering Leona Amoraal (1943 – 2025): The end of an era. Her legacy continues to inspire. 💫

Read more about her incredible journey on our website: shorturl.at/2pmoi

Associate Prof. Konstantinas Andrijauskas led a seminar on "Telling Stories vs. Telling a Story Well?" 📚🎙️

🔹 Russia & China’s global communication strategies
🔹 Media, diplomacy & narratives
🔹 Engaging Q&A with students, academics & professionals

Thanks for joining! More seminars coming soon.

Join us for a seminar: Telling Stories vs. Telling a Story Well? Russia & China’s Global Communication 🗣️

📅 24 Feb 2025 | 🕐 1–2 PM
📍Dept of Journalism, 26 Crozier St
🎙️ Prof Konstantinas Andrijauskas
RSVP: journalism@sun.ac.za

Our BA Hons 2025 students started their first day with our annual Stellenbosch tour, visiting Old Luckhoof High School and exploring Kayamandi, Cloetesville, and Idasvalley. A great opportunity to connect with the rich cultural and historical landscape of the area! #Stellenbosch

Welcome to our new Master's students! We look forward to going on this journey of (academic) discovery together. #journalismstudent #journalismresearch #mastersdegree #academicjourney