Associate Professor Katye Altieri has received the Oppenheimer Memorial Trust’s New Frontiers Research Award for 2025 – making her the second ever winner of the five-year R7.5 million prize.

UCT bags two new SARChI research chairs in Ocean and Atmospheric Modelling and Symbolic Artificial Intelligence.

In an era where environmental risks increasingly threaten economic stability and human livelihoods, statistical ecology plays a vital role in shaping effective conservation strategies. This was the key message by Professor Res Altwegg.

Professor Chibale, one of Africa’s leading scientists in the drug discovery field, has been elected as an international member of the US National Academy of Sciences, one of the highest honours in the global scientific community

UCT researcher, Dr Jesse Heyninck has been awarded a P-rating, a recognition of his promising future as an international leader in his field.

THE SCIENCE FACULTY INVITES YOU TO THE 2025 SEMINAR SERIES - Simulating the Universe by Prof Neal Katz at 13:00 SAST on Wednesday, 16 April 2025.

Professor Res Altwegg from the Department of Statistical Sciences will present his inaugural lecture titled “Adventures in Statistical Ecology” at 17:45 SAST on Thursday, 8 May 2025.

The University of Cape Town celebrated graduations from Monday, 31 March until Friday, 4 April 2025. Ceremonies were livestreamed on the website and video recordings are being made available as soon as possible after the event.

The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) has approved a five-year continuation for the SAMRC / UCT Drug Discovery and Development Research Unit (DDDRU), under the directorship of Professor Kelly Chibale.

Four UCT researchers – three doctoral students and a postdoctoral fellow – are among 30 outstanding scientists recognised in the Fondation L’Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science Sub-Saharan Africa Young Talents Award programme.

First-year students are invited to begin their journey through Campus Life 2025, which is a comprehensive guide to navigating university life. The publication includes lots of useful information.

The First-Year Campus Reception (FYCR) kicked off on Saturday, 1 February, until Monday, 3 February, at the Sports Centre. Registration information is available online.