
STIAS Conversations Podcast
STIAS Conversations is a podcast from the Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study. In this series, we explore the ideas, questions, and discoveries shaping our world, straight from the brilliant minds of STIAS Fellows.

26 May 2026
STIAS Conversations Episode 2 - History education and the new curriculum
In this episode, we are discussing History education in South Africa. We explore the amendments proposed by the Department of Basic Education to the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement, their significance, and why they matter.

24 April 2026
STIAS Conversations Episode 1 - Multilingualism and the Kaaps Dictionary
In this first episode, we discuss the significance of multilingualism in a democratic society before focusing on a pivotal moment, which is the introduction of a new reference resource for one of the oldest languages in South Africa.