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UCT, through ACDI, participated in the Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Summit. This global 24-hour event brought together institutions from across the world to address the intersection of climate change and human rights.

Dehorning rhinos significantly reduces the risk of poaching – one of these iconic species’ most immediate threats.

Top science students receive over 160 class awards for outstanding achievements in 2024. This celebration honours the dedication and excellence of the faculty’s highest performing students across departments.

The Faculty of Science Postgraduate Day showcased outstanding student research through lightning presentations and academic posters.

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.