Young Chemist Symposium

Leah Amod and Nicole Teixeira – UCT PhD students and UCT representatives on the Organising Committee

A friendly welcome greeting and Event programmes and Name tags received upon arrival

Attendees entering the lecture venue and eagerly waiting for the programme to start!

Prof. David Gammon - RSC representative address

A person stands on a stage presenting to an audience. The large screen behind them displays logos of sponsors and collaborators.

Prof. Denzil Beukes – SACI representative address

Five panelists are seated at the front, with their faces obscured for privacy. Above them, a projected screen displays the title of the event and introduces four of the panelists with their names, titles, and affiliations. A person is standing on the right side addressing the audience with a microphone in hand.

Panel Discussion: Cultivating the path to academia for early career researchers

Session chaired by Michael-Phillip Smith

Panellists (From L to R): Dr Marwaan Rylands; Dr Candice Franke; Mr Masixole Makhana and Dr Prinessa Chellan

Dr Marwaan Rylands – UCT Lecturer

A very creative presentation showcasing his passion for the organic synthesis discipline and highlighting the importance of mentorship

Dr Candice Franke – UWC Lecturer

Beautiful background given and showcasing her passion for teaching and mentoring her students

Dr Masixole Makhana – CPUT Lecturer

Dr Makhana’s presentation highlighting the skills obtained and fostered throughout his path to academia

Dr Prinessa Chellan – SU Lecturer

Dr Chellan’s presentation lists factors that have contributed to her becoming an academic and emphasizes on the importance of seizing each and every opportunity that comes your way

Masters Oral Presenters: Sarah Scott (SU); Ammaarah Kamaldien (UWC) and Jordan Ncube (UWC)

Masters Flash Talk Presenters: Reese Tuck (SU); Shannon Misplon (UCT); Dawood Parker (UWC) and Melissa C. Zinyuku (UCT)

PhD Oral Presenters: Lyle A. September (UWC); Ashiqa Fakier-Lesch (UWC) and Nirvashi Autar (UCT)

PhD Oral Presenters: Thando Juqu (UWC); Andisiwe Mafika (UCT); Omotola M. Afuwape (CPUT) and Leonard R. Sithi (UWC)

Presenters: Masters Oral Talk: Meleskow Cox (UWC); PhD Flask Talks: Jaymi January (UWC) and Kyllen Dilsook (UCT)

Leah and Nicole announcing the prize winners

Presentation and Poster Judges: (From L to R) Assoc. Prof. Clinton Veale; Dr Kanyisa Maqashu, Prof. Selwyn Mapolie (SU) and Prof. Lindiwe Khotseng (UWC)

YCS 2024 Group Photo

UCT Chemistry Delegation

YCS 2024 Organising Committee: (From L-R) Nicole Teixeira; Leah Amod; Sapokazi Timakwe; llanie Wessels; Tatum Matthews and Michael-Phillip Smith