Faculty of Science

In an era where environmental risks increasingly threaten economic stability and human livelihoods, statistical ecology plays a vital role in shaping effective conservation strategies. This was the key message by Professor Res Altwegg.

UCT bags two new SARChI research chairs in Ocean and Atmospheric Modelling and Symbolic Artificial Intelligence.

Associate Professor Katye Altieri has received the Oppenheimer Memorial Trust’s New Frontiers Research Award for 2025 – making her the second ever winner of the five-year R7.5 million prize.

The Faculty of Science Postgraduate Day showcased outstanding student research through lightning presentations and academic posters.

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.

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.