Celebrating the brightest minds in science for the 2024 academic year
Top science students receive over 160 class awards for outstanding achievements in 2024. This celebration honours the dedication and excellence of the faculty’s highest performing students across departments.
Student Advisors
Updated for 2025
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.
Entries Open for Falling Walls Lab - Cape Town
Calling All UCT's Big Thinkers, Bold Dreamers & Future Shapers! Are you a university student, postgrad, early-career professional or research with a game-changing idea?
This is your moment to shine.
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Applications for undergraduate study in 2024 closed on Friday, 4 August 2023. Applicants who need financial assistance must submit separate applications to NSFAS. Please confirm postgraduate application deadlines with the faculty office.