With the opening of the Wallenberg Research Centre on 15 November 2007, STIAS boasts a modern facility specially designed for advanced research.

STIAS is situated on part of the historic Mostertsdrift, one of the first wine farms in the Stellenbosch area, dating back to 1691. The University bought the property in 1996 and made it available to STIAS in 2001. The old Cape Victorian manor house, wine cellar and outbuildings are situated on 2.6 hectares (6.4 acres) of parkland. STIAS restored and rebuilt the manor house in 2002 to serve as its headquarters. The library of the manor house is used by researchers and academic for small seminars and workshops.  Read more…