A newly described South African seaweed species, Mzanzia boltonii, has been named after Emeritus Professor John J Bolton from UCT's Department of Biological Sciences. The honour recognises his significant contributions to understanding South Africa’s marine flora and mentoring generations of seaweed researchers. Read more: qr.codes/DO6Bwm @UCTscience

At their annual dinner, the College of Fellows welcomed one inductee and celebrated three Young Researcher awardees. Entering the fellowship is reserved for esteemed, top-rated scholars who are permanent members of UCT’S academy, and whose work transcends conventional boundaries and merits special recognition. The annual event, held in their honour, took place at the Southern Sun Hotel in Newlands on Wednesday, 22 September. Read more: qr.link/rODR35

[PHOTOS] Graduates celebrated personal triumphs and resilience as over 200 Faculty of Science students were capped at UCT this September. Inside and outside the graduation hall, there were broad smiles, sighs of relief, cheers, hugs, quiet pauses as happy families and university staff, witnessed the culmination of years of hard work. For graduates, it was a time of personal achievement, and the collective atmosphere told a story of an ecosystem that has unleashed human potential. #UCTGrad2026 View the full photo essay: qr.link/jDzKkE @UCTscience

A single subject can spark a lifelong passion for discovery. Postgraduate study in the Faculty of Science gives students the opportunity to delve deeper into the fields that inspire them, expand their understanding of the natural world and contribute new knowledge through research. With access to expert supervision and a vibrant scientific community, students are encouraged to turn curiosity into expertise. The closing date for most postgraduate programmes in the Faculty of Science is 30 September 2026. View the various closing dates for specific programmes in the different faculties: qr.link/EIU4ri Apply now: applyonline.uct.ac.za #ChooseUCT #UCTPostgrad @UCTscience

Join a community of researchers at UCT's Faculty of Science who are tackling some of today's biggest scientific challenges, from understanding our planet to advancing knowledge that benefits society. With world-renowned academics, cutting-edge research and opportunities across a wide range of scientific disciplines, you'll develop the expertise to make a lasting impact. The closing date for most postgraduate programmes in the Faculty of Science is 30 September 2026. View the various closing dates for specific programmes in the different faculties: qr.link/EIU4ri Apply now: applyonline.uct.ac.za #ChooseUCT #UCTPostgrad @UCTscience

VC Professor Mosa Moshabela invites the UCT community and the public to the next #UCTInauguralLecture, to be presented by Professor Gina Ziervogel under the title "Water under or over the bridge? Governing trade-offs in climate adaptation". The lecture will take place on Wednesday, 12 August 2026 at 18:00 SAST in Lecture Theatre 1, Neville Alexander Building, lower campus. Register now: qr.link/w9nJYT @UCTscience

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