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The delegation of staff members and postgraduate students from the Department of Chemistry standing together in front of a South African Chemical Institute banner and a South African National Parks sign.

Highlights from the 2026 Frank Warren Conference

Several staff members and postgraduate students from the Department of Chemistry recently attended the 17th Frank Warren Conference, held 5–9 July 2026 at Skukuza in the Kruger National Park.
A high-resolution group portrait of the Department of Chemistry volunteers standing proudly behind a table displaying the completed Soup in a Jar meals.

UCT Chemistry with a Cause: Mandela Day Meals of Hope 2026

In honour of Mandela Day, the Department of Chemistry transformed generosity into action through its Meals of Hope initiative.
Attendees work together on a map-of-Africa puzzle during the UCT Chemistry Africa Month Tea.

UCT Chemistry Department Celebrates Africa Month Through Food, Culture and Conversation

The UCT Chemistry Department recently celebrated Africa Month with a vibrant gathering that brought together staff and postgraduate students to share food, culture and community.
The UCT Chemistry outreach team and a Wynberg Girls' Junior School teacher stand together in the school hall in front of a "Science: Magic of Matter" presentation screen, with experiment materials on the table beside them.

UCT Chemistry Inspires the Next Generation of Women in STEM at WGJS Science Week 2026

On Monday, 4 May 2026, the UCT Chemistry Department proudly participated in Wynberg Girls’ Junior School’s Science Week celebrations, contributing to a day filled with curiosity, exploration, and discovery.
UCT Chemistry Open Day 2026

UCT Chemistry Open Day 2026

The University of Cape Town’s Chemistry Department proudly hosted a vibrant and engaging Open Day on Saturday, 25 April 2026, welcoming high school learners and their parents to explore the world of chemistry.
The delegation of staff members and postgraduate students from the Department of Chemistry standing together in front of a South African Chemical Institute banner and a South African National Parks sign.

Highlights from the 2026 Frank Warren Conference

Several staff members and postgraduate students from the Department of Chemistry recently attended the 17th Frank Warren Conference, held 5–9 July 2026 at Skukuza in the Kruger National Park.
Read more
A high-resolution group portrait of the Department of Chemistry volunteers standing proudly behind a table displaying the completed Soup in a Jar meals.

UCT Chemistry with a Cause: Mandela Day Meals of Hope 2026

In honour of Mandela Day, the Department of Chemistry transformed generosity into action through its Meals of Hope initiative.
Read more
Attendees work together on a map-of-Africa puzzle during the UCT Chemistry Africa Month Tea.

UCT Chemistry Department Celebrates Africa Month Through Food, Culture and Conversation

The UCT Chemistry Department recently celebrated Africa Month with a vibrant gathering that brought together staff and postgraduate students to share food, culture and community.
Read more
The UCT Chemistry outreach team and a Wynberg Girls' Junior School teacher stand together in the school hall in front of a "Science: Magic of Matter" presentation screen, with experiment materials on the table beside them.

UCT Chemistry Inspires the Next Generation of Women in STEM at WGJS Science Week 2026

On Monday, 4 May 2026, the UCT Chemistry Department proudly participated in Wynberg Girls’ Junior School’s Science Week celebrations, contributing to a day filled with curiosity, exploration, and discovery.
Read more

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