
Katye Altieri scoops Oppenheimer Memorial Trust’s New Frontiers Research Award
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.
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UCT scholars awarded SARChI chairs in ocean modelling and symbolic AI
UCT bags two new SARChI research chairs in Ocean and Atmospheric Modelling and Symbolic Artificial Intelligence.
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How ecology, statistics and interdisciplinary collaboration can save species
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.
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Prof Chibale elected to prestigious US National Academy of Sciences
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
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Shaping the future of explainable AI earns researcher NRF P-rating
UCT researcher, Dr Jesse Heyninck has been awarded a P-rating, a recognition of his promising future as an international leader in his field.
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Simulating the Universe - Science Faculty Seminar Series
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.
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UCT Inaugural Lecture: Professor Res Altwegg
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.
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Autumn 2025 Graduation
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.
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SAMRC / UCT Drug Discovery Unit’s track record secures five more years of funding
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.
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L’Oréal-UNESCO Awards recognise young UCT researchers tackling Africa’s grand challenges
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.
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Campus Life 2025
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.
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2025 First-Year Campus Reception
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.
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