Why do life history strategies vary within and among latitudes? Turning theory in new directions
Professor Thomas E Martin from the US Geological Survey MT, University of Montana, Missoula will presen the Biological Sciences seminar with
Biological Diversity Day: Peri-urban living a ‘poisoned chalice’ for city’s caracals
Research by University of Cape Town (UCT) PhD graduate Dr Gabriella Leighton and colleagues has shown that organochlorine pollutants along Cape Town’s peri-urban fringes are present in concerningly high concentrations in the body.
International Museum Day: ‘Humanity’ exhibition reframes ‘origins’ story
The Human Evolution Research Institute (HERI) at the University of Cape Town (UCT) and Iziko Museums of South Africa are creating a new permanent exhibition, Humanity, which retells the story of evolution and human origins.
Satellite centre to fast-track new antibiotics discovery as drug resistance rises
The newly launched J&J Satellite Centre for Global Health Discovery at the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Holistic Drug Development Centre (H3D) hopes to fast track the discovery and development of new antibiotics.
The South African ship that found Antarctica’s Endurance wreck is vital for climate science
The tale of the Endurance is fascinating. But so is the story of the SA Agulhas II. Because of this ship, South Africa is becoming a leader in aspects of Antarctic science, writes the University of Cape Town’s&nbs
Outstanding Article Award for research paper on African dinosaur footprints
A fascinating research paper authored by University of Cape Town (UCT) academic Associate Professor Emese Bordy, which carefully studies a trackway made by a tiny, agile dinosaur almost 200 million years ago, offers an “evocative
Spoilt for choice – young achiever and MSc candidate Kialan Pillay opts for Oxford
University of Cape Town (UCT) graduate Kialan Pillay broke some records when he graduated in computer science and mathematical statistics at 19 and got his honours degree in computer science at just 20, both first-class. With invitatio
SKIES Training and Mentorship Programme
Young astronomy researchers have the opportunity to learn skills that will allow them to bridge the gap between academia and launching their careers in the workforce. SKIES (SKilled, Innovative and Entrepreneurial Scientists) is an ambitious
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International Statistical Ecology Conference
The centre for Statistics in Ecology, Environment and Conservation, in the Department of Statistical Sciences at UCT is organising the International Statistical Ecology Conference here in Cape Town in June 2022.