UCT academic leads climate change research on ocean systems

Associate Professor Sarah Fawcett from the Dept of Oceanography will spearhead an effort to investigate oxygen and biogeochemical dynamics along the west African margin, as the OBVI pledged US$45 million to fund research over five years.

UCT Open Day - 4th May 2024

UPDATE: Thank you to Dr Moagabo Ragoasha and to all the amazing volunteers representing the Dept of Oceanography at the UCT Open DAY that was a resounding success.

December 2023 Graduation

Happy Graduation Day. The University of Cape Town (UCT) hosted graduation ceremonies on Thursday, 14 and Friday, 15 December 2023. The video recordings are available on UCT’s YouTube channel.

Grant of €12m for climate change project

Associate Professor Sarah Fawcett from the Dept of Oceanography; part of an international research team received funding from the European Research Council (ERC) to better understand the ocean’s role in climate change.

NANSEN-TUTU CENTRE SYMPOSIUM 2023

Three oceans symposium: marine science and services in the greater Agulhas region. A symposium in memory of the late Prof. Mathieu Rouault, 6-7th November 2023, Waterfront Breakwater Lodge, Cape Town, South Africa.