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UCT highlights rights and climate justice globally

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.

UCT-led study finds dehorning rhinos reduces poaching

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

Falling Walls Lab - Cape Town

Calling all University of Cape Town (UCT) big thinkers, bold dreamers and future shapers … Are you a student, early-career professional or researcher with a game-changing idea? This is your moment to shine.

COVID-19

Working together to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Welcome

The goal of the Science Faculty is to be an international leader in research and teaching, with an African context

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Educating future scientists with internationally recognised degrees for global mobility.

Research

Enabling opportunities for globally competitive, locally relevant research.

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Updated for 2025

Prof Chibale elected to prestigious US National Academy of Sciences

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 Inaugural Lecture: Professor Res Altwegg

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.

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