Professor Tom Jarret in Cape Town heads the Astrophysics and Space Physics Chair, under which he trains the next generation of astronomers.
South Africa is in a unique position to capitalise on its rich marine biodiversity, much of which is still unexplored.
Over-exploitation and upwelling are under scrutiny by two important Research Chairs.
Professor Sue Harrison’s interdisciplinary research places among the top four centers in the world in her field.
The collaboration between Stellenbosch University and the University of Cape Town has produced a set of skills that is unique in Africa.
Elevating astronomy and astrophysics to the mainstream of South African academia will help the country to stake a claim in the global space community.
The "fundamental science" of today is the "applied science" of tomorrow.
Small satellites hold great potential to deliver valuable information to the country’s climatology, human and research science communities.
Fundamental research into the simultaneous optimisation of energy and water focused on minimising energy consumption and waste water effluent.
Helping to improve flat-panel displays while simultaneously applying this technology to a new generation of solar lighting systems for rural areas.