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Can South Africa's Water Systems Overcome the Threat of Emerging Contaminants?

Congratulations to our Postdoc Researcher Dr. Nhlanhla Hlongwa on his recently published policy brief. The work highlights the urgent need for coordinated interventions to tackle emerging contaminants. Head over for further information🔗

Stormwater pond in Fulham road, Mitchells Plain

Future Water Wraps Up Six-Year Living Lab Project in Mitchells Plain

The Future Water Institute, together with the University of Copenhagen, has wrapped up phase two of the Pathways to Water resilient South African Cities (PaWS) Project. A six-year initiative at the stormwater pond in Mitchells Plain.

The impact of informal settlements on water quality

Kalpana Maraj highlights how polluted runoff from informal settlements contributes to emerging contaminant pollution in South Africa’s freshwater systems.

Dr. Amber Abrams awarded a 2025 CSID Network Fellowship!

This inaugural cohort includes five outstanding individuals, working to build and strengthen local Climate Sensitive Infectious Disease(CSID) communities around the world.

Green skills development for Nature-based Solutions in Africa

The research project, Nature-based Solutions for African Resilience, aims to develop curricula to train engineers and environmental scientists across Senegal and South Africa.

Progressing in chemical and microplastic removal from Stiebeuel River, Franschoek

Western Cape Government, Bavarian Government and UCT's Future Water Institute, making strides in water research at the Water Hub, Franschoek.

UCT Soars to 77th place in THE Impact Rankings

UCT ranks 77th place globally in 2024 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

In 2024 UCT published the third edition of its Sustainability & SDGs Report, highlighting the university’s advancements in tackling global challenges through research, teaching, and community engagement.

Khusela Ikamva UCT Plaza Exhibit

Our team set up an exhibit at the UCT plaza to engage students around resource recovery from wastewater and water sustainability - transforming UCT into a 'no-drop wasted' campus.

BBC World Service The Food Chain: Our Director, A/Prof. Kirsty Carden, discussing Cape Town's Water Crisis Lessons

In an interview with the BBC World Service's The Food Chain, our Director reflects on the severe water crisis Cape Town experienced between 2017-2018, and how Capetonians needed to adapt to water restrictions.

UCT researchers develop tools to support mine closure planning

A University of Cape Town (UCT) research team has developed novel tools to support mine closure planning, management, and policymaking, launched on 12 March 2024.

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