UCT Faculty Of Science

Professor Sheetal Silal, director of the UCT’s Modelling and Simulation Hub, Africa, recently delivered an inspiring and engaging inaugural lecture titled “Models, Policy and People: Predicting Health Impact in a Complex World”. Read the full article here science.uct.ac.za/articles/2026-…

Science Student Awards We came together to celebrate outstanding students whose commitment and curiosity shaped an inspiring awards ceremony. These students reflect the depth of talent within our Faculty and the future ahead. Read the full story: science.uct.ac.za/articles/2026-…

Big moment for science at UCT. The @UCT_news Autumn 2026 Graduation celebrated our largest-ever cohort of Bachelor of Science graduates. A milestone worth celebrating and a powerful sign of the growing impact of science. Congratulations to all our graduates. #UCTGrad2026

UCT PhD graduand Buyani Mazeka is only the second person in South Africa to earn a doctorate in marine nematology. His route to get there was anything but straightforward. #UCTGrad2026 Read more: qr.link/7B8grV @UCTscience

Congrats to Aslam Safla and Morgan Vandeyar, recipients of the Faculty of Science Teaching Awards at UCT! Celebrating excellence in teaching and student learning. tinyurl.com/ns4ex6ma

Join us on 12 Nov at 5:30PM for a cosmic journey with Dr Grazia Umana (INAF)! 🌌 Discover how MeerKAT, MeerKAT+ & SKA are unlocking the universe’s secrets and how Italy & SA are shaping space science together. RSVP here, science.uct.ac.za/events/meerkat…

🌟 Be part of the action! 🌟 Volunteer for #SoapboxScience Cape Town 2025 on 15 Nov @ V&A Waterfront 🙌 Help us support inspiring women in science & create an unforgettable event! Sign up 👉 forms.gle/qm9K5teshowdJf…  #VolunteersNeeded #CapeTown #WomenInSTEM

We aim to highlight our outstanding alumni who are making significant contributions in their respective fields through the Distinguished Alumni Lectures. This year we are honoured to feature, Chris Holdsworth and Hilja Eelu. RSVP to attend tinyurl.com/3zdp8a7x

Professor Jill Farrant, from the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology at the University of Cape Town received the Lifetime Achievement at the 2025 National Research Foundation (NRF) Awards. Read the article here, science.uct.ac.za/articles/2025-…

This Science Matters newsletter is packed with stories from UCT’s Faculty of Science, including research, recent achievements, and exciting updates from our departments. Read it here , tinyurl.com/ycx28meaand share with someone who you think will find this inspiring.

🚀 Calling all UCT innovators! Falling Walls Lab Cape Town 2025 is open for applications. Pitch your idea in 3 minutes for a chance to go to Berlin! Event: 29 Aug 2025 Deadline: 18 July Venue: Hasso Plattner School of Design Thinking Afrika, UCT Apply now: falling-walls.com/falling-walls-…

UCT is at the forefront of a landmark discovery in early human genetics, with a breakthrough UCT–Copenhagen study uncovering biological sex and unexpected genetic diversity in Paranthropus robustus. Read more qr.link/DhTJPQ

The Faculty of Science celebrated their brightest minds on May 28th, awarding over 160 class and departmental awards for the 2024 academic year. These are the cream of the crop - the top performers from every department! Read the article here: bit.ly/43JDOQw

[VIDEO] UCT offers a thriving academic environment where students can immerse themselves in hands-on learning and explore a wide range of extracurricular opportunities. Whether you're passionate about science, sports or culture, there's something for everyone. #ChooseUCT Watch the full video: qr.codes/1BNbjp Apply now: applyonline.uct.ac.za @UCTscience

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Our Postgraduate Day showcased outstanding student research through lightning presentations & academic posters. Read the article here, bit.ly/4kDP7R0

UCT’s Professor Res Altwegg delivered his inaugural lecture on 8 May titled “Adventures in Statistical Ecology”. Professor Altwegg explored the intersection of ecology, data science, and practical conservation. Read more: qr.codes/y5WHc8

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. Read the full article here, bit.ly/3Fc7i1e

Join Professor Res Altwegg from the Faculty of Science at UCT as he delivers his Inaugural Lecture titled “Adventures in Statistical Ecology” today, 8th May 2025. The live streaming link is: bit.ly/Inaugural_Lec Live streaming begins at 17:45 SAST.

Join Professor Marcello Vichi for his #UCTInauguralLecture titled “Fifty degrees of separation. Why Antarctica and the polar regions matter for Afrika”, will take place on Monday, 21 October 2024 at 17:30 SAST in PD Hahn 2, Upper Campus. Register now: bit.ly/4eK6VYp