Faculty of Science

University of Cape Town (UCT) researchers have used Google Images to track the dietary habits of the Martial Eagle, Africa’s largest eagle, gaining new data from regions where the species has never previously been studied. This input from citizen

Professor Susan Bourne, Interim Dean of the Faculty of Science, was one of 12 women in the world awarded the prestigious International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) 2019 Distinguished Women in Chemistry or Chemical Engine

UCT's African Climate and Development Initiative (ACDI) is serious about developing young climate-change professionals.  Luleka Dlamini, a former intern at the ACDI, is currently studying towards a Master's degree in

UCT's African Climate and Development Initiative (ACDI) is serious about developing young climate-change professionals.  Luleka Dlamini, a former intern at the ACDI, is currently studying towards a Master's degree in

UCT's African Climate and Development Initiative (ACDI) is serious about developing young climate-change professionals.  Luleka Dlamini, a former intern at the ACDI, is currently studying towards a Master's degree in

At registration in first year, Rabia Jacobs faced a dilemma. The University of Cape Town (UCT) student hadn’t realised she needed two majors. Scanning the possibilities, geology seemed the best fit with environmental and geograph

Battling strong winds and sandbanks near its mouth, a colourful flotilla of kayaks set off to explore Zandvlei lagoon on World Water Day, 22 March. Organised by Dr Kevin Winter of the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Future Water

A “full plate” of tasks and studies brought University of Cape Town (UCT) geology honours student Sinongo “Nkazimulo” Zuma to this point – graduating her bachelor’s degree with three majors: Geology,