Digital Communication

Digital Communication

Digital Communication provides a range of digital communication services to engage internal and external audiences. We collaborate with partners across the university to create digital content that supports the university’s strategic messages and brand.

Corporate Communication implements integrated and effective internal and external communication programmes. We also collaborate with partners across the University to create content that supports the University’s strategic messages and brand.

Our specialist offices include:

Website support$
Social Media$
Multimedia$
Streaming$
Digital equipment rentals$
Mass mailer system$

Website Support

Digital Communication is the custodian of the SU corporate website, www.sun.ac.za. The web team keeps the website’s corporate content up to date and provides advice to SU entities on best practices for website communication and design. The team also offers technical support and training to web coordinators across the institution.

Corporate Website Training Resources

Follow the helpful links to download the official Corporate website training resources and manuals.

For more information contact

Rulanzen Martin
Web Coordinator
rulanzenm@sun.ac.za

Ilze Grobler
Web Designer and Front-End Developer
ilzegrobler@sun.ac.za

Social Media

SU has corporate a social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn that is managed by the Social Media Coordinator within Digital Communication.

Administrators of other University associated social media accounts can contact the Social Media Coordinator for advice on social media planning, best practice guidelines, insights and opportunities for collaboration.

For more information contact

Rene van der Berg
Social Media Coordinator
rjvdb@sun.ac.za
+27 21 808 9541

Multimedia

The multimedia content producer conveys Stellenbosch University’s strategic messages and brand through high quality photography and videography. We also provide partners across the University with professional photographic and videography services.

Visit SU’s YouTube channel here.

For more information contact

Stefan Els
Multimedia Content Producer
stefane@sun.ac.za
+27 21 808 2731

Streaming

Live streaming allows viewers to experience SU events from anywhere in the world on desktop, iOS, and Android devices. Full recording of live-streamed events are available after an event on Stellenbosch University’s YouTube channel.

Live streaming takes place via www.sun.ac.za/streaming.

For more information contact

Justin Alberts
Systems Specialist
jalberts@sun.ac.za
+27 21 808 4123

Digital Equipment Rentals

We offer a variety of digital equipment for rent to SU entities, including audio equipment, television screens and camera equipment.

For more information contact

Justin Alberts
Systems Specialist
jalberts@sun.ac.za
+27 21 808 4123

Mass Mailer System

Stellenbosch University uses a messaging platform that facilitates the distribution of electronic newsletters, invitations, notices and SMSes to students, staff, alumni and other university stakeholders.

Use of the system is available to all SU entities, as a paid service. We also provide training, and advice on mass mailer best practice.

For more information contact

Sonika Lamprecht
eCommunication Coordinator
sonika@sun.ac.za
+27 21 808 9221

Deputy Director

Marick Hornsveld
Deputy Director: Digital Communication
mhornsveld@sun.ac.za
+27 21 808 4587