Liquid to lime: cave secrets to an ancient climate and the age of early hominins
Georgina Luti is pursuing a doctorate in the geochronology of human evolution. She uses new generation high resolution mass spectrometer (the Attom), which can simultaneously measure U and Pb, to date the rocks around Paranthropus fossils.
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Georgina Luti has been named as one of the 2024 Francis H. Brown African Scholars by the Leakey Foundation
For a third time, PhD candidate, Georgina Luti has been awarded the Francis H. Brown African Scholars award by the Leakey Foundation, for her research of sites in the Cradle of Humankind.
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O-Week 2025: Lab Tours
The Science Faculty had their first laboratory tours - offering a tiny a glimpse into what each of the departments have to offer! We're thrilled to have participated! It was gneiss (nice)!
Remembering Anton Le Roex
We are extremely sad to report that Prof. Anton le Roex passed away on 9 January 2025 after a long battle with cancer. Please click here to share your memories of Anton with us.
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Emese Bordy inaugurated as a member of the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf)!
Our Professor Emese Bordy is one of the nine UCT academics that were inaugurated as members of the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) during an annual ceremony held on Wednesday, 23 October 2024.
Study the Earth and beyond
Geologist study the Earth - how it works and especially its 4.5 billion-year history. Geology studies some of society’s most important problems (e.g., energy, water, climate change and mineral resources)
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Research Facilities
Our department houses one of best research facilities in the country. Our facilities are multidisciplinary utilized by colleagues in geology, archaeology, biology and planetary sciences throughout the country.
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Major in Adventure!
Geology is a multi-faceted science, offering a wide variety of employment opportunities, working environments and the chance to visit the most unusual and exciting places.
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The mountain behind us
Ever wondered why the Table Mountain is flat? or what rock formations is it made of?
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Outreach
As a department, we are committed to educating and sparking the curiosity about all things GEOLOGY!
Study with us
Geology offers a professional scientific career for anyone who is interested in discovering and developing the Earth's resources. It is a wealth-generating occupation essential to the economies of modern nations.
Tuesday Lunchtime Seminars
Every week, the Geological Sciences hosts seminar series from 13:00 - 14:00. Our speakers range from industry experts, academics in related fields and most recently, our own postgraduate students, so we really have someone, every week! :)
Geology of Cape Town
An appreciation of the magnificent sea and mountain views of Cape Town can be enriched by knowledge of its geological foundations.
Opportunities in Geology
Geologists work in a variety of settings, including natural resource companies, environmental consulting, government agencies, non-profit organizations, and universities. Many geologists do field work at least some of the time.