UCT Oceanography Open Day 2026
The Dept. of Oceanography proudly hosted an inspiring and engaging exhibition at UCT’s Open Day on Saturday, 25 April 2026, welcoming school learners and their parents to explore the field of Oceanography.
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Africa’s Coastlines in Crisis: Findings from a Study Led by Dr. Franck Ghomsi (Nansen-Tutu Centre, UCT)
The recent publication published in Communications Earth & Environment, found that the 2023–2024 El Niño event triggered the most significant sea level surge ever recorded in the region.
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Launching the new Mathieu Rouault Resource Center (MRRC) - Dept. of Oceanography, UCT
The Oceanography Resource Centre, has been officially renamed the “Mathieu Rouault Resource Center” honoring the legacy of the late Professor Mathieu Rouault and marking the beginning of a new chapter for the department.
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Dr Franck Ghomsi Featured on the European Geosciences Union (EGU) Geodesy Blog
Dr Frank Ghomsi recently had the honour of being featured in the Geodesy Blog of the European Geosciences Union (EGU) - Europe’s leading organisation for Earth, planetary, and space sciences.
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Upcoming Events
Doughnut Talk: Wednesday, 10 June 2026, Oceanography Seminar Room, 1pm.
Please join Us for our upcoming Doughnut Talk Session featuring presentations by Lillina Ruiters and Lerusha Naidoo. All are welcomed!
10 June 2026
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Nansen-Tutu Center 6th Annual International Conference
The Role of Financial Institutions in Advancing Innovative Research on Africa's Coastal Economies: Challenges, Opportunities and Imperatives
23 November 2026 - 25 November 2026
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