Stellenbosch University’s Central and Events Conference Office (CECO) is a professional support service and central point of contact for all your conferencing needs on campus.
Our capable team will see your project through from conception to completion. CECO can assist with project, legal and supplier management, financial modelling, guest, and client communication, as well as conference logistics.
Accommodation
The fully furnished, centrally located, self-catering Waldenhof and Crozierhof apartments provide a practical and comfortable base from where visitors can explore and experience this gem of the Boland. Larger groups can also be accommodated in Stellenbosch University residences during the winter and summer university holidays and form part of our budget accommodation portfolio.
Venues
We facilitate the venue bookings and events management for all event types; seminars, workshops, conferences, sport events and film shoots. Our facilities range from meeting rooms, academic spaces, world class theatres and outside spaces.
Our Venues:
Are within walking distance of restaurants, shops and museums. Stellenbosch is only a 40-minute drive to Cape Town International Airport.
Outdoor & indoor spaces
In-house professional technical teams
State-of-the-art audio-visual equipment
Generators
Wi-Fi connectivity
Airconditioning
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This complex is nestled in the hub of the main campus in the Neelsie Student Centre. It boasts two theatres – a 121-seater and a 98-seater – both with a projector, powerful surround sound, lighting, and luxurious seats with fold-away writing tablets.
The auditorium is intimate enough for all types of celebrations and an ideal space to host a wide range of event types, including private screenings of films, corporate meetings, talks, workshops, lectures, fundraisers, launches, birthday parties (from kids to milestone celebrations), and so much more. Unique functions can be built around your needs.
Use: Film screenings, conferences, lectures training, workshops, birthday parties
Amenities: Restroom, audiovisual equipment, air conditioning, lounge area & foyer, UPS, emergency generator, underground parking, green star rating, sustainability initiatives implemented.
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KONSERVATORIUM
BEHRENS FOYER Pax: 300
The foyer to the Endler hall boasts large murals by the late Larry Scully and has some marvellous views of the mountains surrounding Stellenbosch. The foyer can easily host up to 300 people.
This majestic concert hall is perfect for a grand opening for your conference. 531 plush red chairs set a dramatic scene against a backdrop of a 2-story organ. The world-class acoustics are the result of this beautifully designed concert hall.
Use: Concerts, awards ceremonies, conference plenary and 6 break-out rooms.
Amenities: Wi-Fi, air conditioning, kitchen, parking, cocktail foyer, wheelchair-friendly
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Amenities: Kitchen, cocktail foyer, projector and screen, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, parking JANNASCH LECTURE HALL Pax: 125
The Jannasch lecture hall is an auditorium-style room with 180 seats. The hall is suitable for presentations, lectures and meetings and is supported by all the necessary multimedia technology.
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Use: Lectures, training break-out room for conferences, seminars
FISMER MULTI-USE CONCERT HALL Pax: 180
The Fismer Hall is suited exceptionally for a smaller audience. The hall can seat 200 people when filled to capacity with loose chairs. Fitted with 60 fixed chairs, the hall also boasts a wooden sprung floor. The hall also boasts recording studio facilities and lighting to facilitate video recording.
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Use: Concerts, award ceremony, conference plenary, theatre shows
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JAN MOUTON TEACHING CENTRE
JAN MOUTON TEACHING CENTRE
This striking building is nestled in the heart of the Stellenbosch Campus, next to the Neelsie Student Center for all your shopping needs. The new building houses state-of-the-art technological infrastructure for future-orientated lectures, streaming, conferencing, and groupwork classes. Green star certification. Sustainability initiatives are implemented.
Pax
Maximum capacity: 300
Use: Lectures, workshops, conference plenary, breakout rooms, small exhibitions, wheelchair-friendly, break-out rooms, 8 lecture halls, 2 large foyers and a balcony are available for your conference.
Amenities: Wi-Fi, aircon, built-in AV and standard sound, wheelchair friendly, balcony, scenic views, underground paid parking
2ND FLOOR FOYER AND VENUE 2017
3RD FLOOR FOYER AND VENUE 3010
1ST FLOOR FOYER AND VENUE 1013
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ADAM SMALL THEATRE COMPLEX
A well-equipped and modern meeting room which features multi-media facilities and flexible seating and presentation arrangements.
Use: Workshops, small talks, book launches, meetings
Amenities: Parking, Wi-Fi, aircon, movable seating and desks, AV and sound system, movable lectern
The Adam Small Theatre Complex was recently renovated and now boasts world-class theatre and conference facilities. The Auditorium will provide a beautiful backdrop to your conference plenary. With racked theatre-style seating and a fixed stage, this space also includes stage lighting and a standard sound system.
Use: Concerts, Award ceremony, conference plenary with break-out rooms close by, theatre productions, ted-type talks
Amenities: Parking, Wi-Fi, aircon, stage lighting, red curtain, automated fly system, 4x dressing rooms, green room, wheelchair friendly
The space is appointed with modern conveniences while retaining the classic theatre air as heightened by the stained-glass window by Frank Sydney Spears. A large, bright area well-lent to events and functions with access to bar facilities and the main Auditorium, Laboratory, or Seminar room if required.
Use: Cocktail function, reception, talks and workshops, awards ceremony
Amenities: Courtyard garden access, Wi-Fi, parking, bar service,
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ADAM SMALL AUDITORIUM Pax: 324
SEMINAR ROOM Pax: 90 theatre style, 60 classroom
ADAM SMALL FOYER Pax: 150
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VAN DER STERR
Renovated after a devastating fire in 2015, this building can be the nucleus for your next conference with the plenary and break-out venues under one roof. It is in the center of campus, close to the student mall and within walking distance of the historic town center.
The Van der Sterr building has a Green Star certification and sustainability initatives are implemented.
Pax: 117-340 fixed classroom-style seating
Use: 7 lecture halls and a foyer with a coffee shop are available for your conference needs.
Amenities: Wi-Fi, air conditioning, in-house coffee shop, built-in room AV and standard sound, wheelchair-friendly, back-up power
CHEMISTRY BUILDING
Maximum capacity pax: 290
The first year chemistry building has Green Star certification. Sustainability initatives are implemented.
Two lecture halls for conference plenaries/parallel sessions.Two speaker holding rooms. Meeting room.
Amenities: Full A-grade athletics track, 5 long jumps, 2 javelin run ups, 3 pole vault areas, 2 high jump areas, stadium clubhouse, locker rooms, admin office, physiotherapist facilities, referee and players areas entrance turnstiles, press box, timekeeping box, wheelchair accessible
SPORTS FACILITIES
DANIE CRAVEN STADIUM
Pax: 17000
Use: Rugby matches, football matches, open air events, start and finish for running races, film shoots
Amenities: Fixed stadium seating (open and undercover), bar facilities x3, food and service areas x 4, outside space for food vendors x 3, universal access including seating and bathroom, production office/voc, medical centre floodlights, 3 phase electricity, parking 300 bays, bus parking 9 bays, changerooms, bathrooms, showers, av and sound, livestreaming, stop and go area, shuttle services, electronic scoreboard, wheelchair accesible
OUTDOOR POOL
Pax: 10x 50m lanes, 500 spectators
Use: Waterpolo, swimming galas, underwater hockey, synchronized swimming, film shoots
Amenities: Ablutions and change rooms, lane ropes, timing system, waterpolo goals, false start rope and flags, parking, wheelchair accessible
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BELLPARK CAMPUS MAIN BUILDING
Home of Stellenbosch Business School.The SBS is 60 years in existence and triple-accredited african business school focused on responsible leadership development. Located upon a hilltop in the Tyger Valley business district in northern Cape Town, Stellenbosch Business School provides students with access to world-class facilities and services. The campus is
halfway between the central business district of Cape Town and the university town of Stellenbosch.
3 star water rating certified by the City of Cape Town.
Airport and close to Bellville Business district close to the Tygervalley and Willowbridge Shopping Centre.
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CAMPUS
Home of Stellenbosch Business School.The SBS is 60 years in existence and triple-accredited african business school focused on responsible leadership development. Located upon a hilltop in the Tyger Valley business district in northern Cape Town, Stellenbosch Business School provides students with access to world-class facilities and services. The campus is halfway between the central business district of Cape Town and the university town of Stellenbosch.
3 star water rating certified by the City of Cape Town.
Amenities: Ample free parking available, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, back-up power, AV Equipment, wheelchair-friendly.
Ample Free parking available. Two on campus cafeterias and catering facilities. Campus is easy accessible 25 km from CPT International Airport and close to Bellville Business district close to the Tygervalley and Willowbridge Shopping Centre.
WALDENHOF & CROZIERHOF APARTMENTS
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Whether you visit the beautiful, historical university town of Stellenbosch for work or leisure, the fully furnished, self-catering Crozierhof and Waldenhof apartments provide a practical and comfortable base from where visitors can explore and experience this gem of the Boland.
Located in the heart of South Africa’s oldest town, the apartments offer ideal accommodation for guests, students’ parents, or a work base for visiting postgraduate students and lecturers. The apartments are within walking distance of restaurants, museums, shops and Stellenbosch University campus and botanical garden.
WALDENHOF & CROZIERHOF
Accommodation in the heart of Stellenbosch and within walking distance of main attractions.
Each Self-catering unit is fully equipped, including bedding and towels, and serviced regularly.
Each unit comprises a lounge, bedrooms, bathroom and equipped kitchen.
CROZIERHOF
Within close walking distance from town centre and campus.
Crozierhof 1 is a three-bedroom apartment that can accommodate five guests.
Crozierhof 2 – 8 are two-bedroom apartments that can accommodate four guests.
4 Hofmeyr Street, Stellenbosch
Find this Stellenbosch accommodation within close walking distance from town centre and campus.
Waldenhof 1 – 8 and 10 are studio apartments and can accommodate two guests. Lounge area with bathroom and equipped kitchenette.
Waldenhof 9 is a two-bedroom apartment that can accommodate four guests. Lounge area with bathroom and equipped kitchen.