NRF P-rated
The National Research Foundation's rating system is central to its goal of building a globally competitive science system in South Africa.
UCT Inaugural Lecture: Professor Mignon McCulloch
The University of Cape Town invites you to an inaugural lecture titled “First aid for kids’ kidneys in Africa and beyond” by Professor Mignon McCulloch on Thursday, 27 March 2025, at 17:30 SAST.
Resource efficiency and nature-based solutions for sustainable development
UCT leads research in resource efficiency to maximise social value and reduce waste, promotes sustainable development through responsible mineral beneficiation and harnesses nature to protect and restore ecosystems across the continent
Building a healthy Africa
UCT’s research focuses on the proactive achievement of optimal health, fostering a future where individuals, communities and cities not only combat disease but increasingly avoid disease to flourish
Our southern location
UCT’s research in this area includes studying the environmental dynamics of southern Africa, developing solutions to address the region’s challenges and opportunities and translating global goals on curbing biodiversity loss locally
Advancing Africa
UCT’s research is rooted in Africa’s unique urban, rural, environmental and economic landscapes while addressing globally relevant challenges.
Research overview
UCT’s Vision 2030 commits us to ‘unleashing knowledge in and from Africa to redefine and co-create a sustainable global future’. We strive to address global challenges and realise new opportunities in the social and natural worlds.
Autumn 2025 Graduation
UCT is hosting graduation ceremonies from Monday, 31 March until Friday, 4 April 2025.