Join UCT Science’s Distinguished Alumni Lecture on Wednesday, 24 June, at 18:00 and discover where a science degree can lead.

The Inter-University Institute for Data Intensive Astronomy (IDIA) celebrated a decade of transforming MeerKAT telescope data into world-leading scientific discoveries, while advancing South Africa's capabilities in astronomy, data science, artificial intelligence and high-performance computing.

“Prof Liesl Zühlke’s research is testament to the exceptionally high quality of science that is being conducted by South Africa’s public science institutions,” said the minister.

Emer Prof Alan Cliff said We have to challenge ourselves to be honest about how relatively unchanged higher education has remained.

For many patients living with suspected genetic disorders, the search for a diagnosis can be long, complex and emotionally exhausting. The Neuroscience Institute’s Clinical Omics and Informatics Unit believe that solving these cases requires collaboration.