​​​​​​​​​The Faculty of Science provides a solid foundation in the basic sciences as required in the general science professions, as well as for professional degrees such as engineering, medicine and actuarial science. Due to the rapid...

Prof Riaan den Haan of the Department of Microbiology delivered his inaugural lecture on 26 May 2026. His research focuses on developing yeast strains for sustainable biotechnology applications. His work aims to convert biomass and...

Researchers debunk debunk long-held theory on prehistoric giant insects. The form and function of insects remain an active research field. Understanding body size and their functional limits have broader implications for understanding...

Roughly 150 million children under five remain stunted (too short for their age). Children’s growth is affected not only by what they eat, but also by how well their bodies can process and absorb nutrients. Addressing childhood stunting...

With a PhD in physics in his pocket, Dr Amos Kiyumbi plans to invest his research experience in Germany and South Africa into the establishment of a photonics initiative in Tanzania. For his PhD research, Kiyumbi developed a proof-of...

African microbiomes are conspicuously absent from global datasets, with less than 3% of microbial diversity characterised to date. New research chair will reduce the knowledge gap regarding African microbiota. Prof. Thulani Makhalanyane is...

Almost 2000 geoscience terms documented across various South African languages. Project represents a major step towards inclusivity and accessibility of Earth Sciences. Public can access word bank at https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19131345

The Faculty of Science consists of ten academic departments and divisions and one centre.

Can AI agents learn what you think and represent you in a discussion you never attended?