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Prof Aubrey Mainza elected to ASSAf

Prof Aubrey Mainza has been selected as one of 29 new members of the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), honouring the most outstanding scientists in South Africa.   

CMR represented at the SAIMM Mine Impacted Water Conference

The CMR was well represented at the SAIMM Mine Impacted Water Conference. The conference was held virtually over the 2 days,  12-13 October 2022, and showcased South African research in the areas of AMD Prediction, Management and Treatme

CMR MSc student Matimba wins The Pitch

The CMR congratulates Matimba Mabonda for winning The Pitch. According to one of the adjudicators, Iain Williamson “The word ‘impact’ is probably the most important here. We’re big into responsible, high-impact entrepreneur

Kirsten Corin Awarded 2022 UCT Research Leadership Fellowship

The RLP is a bespoke programme, specifically aimed at developing research leadership for outstanding womxn researchers, at Senior Lecturer; Associate and full Professor levels, to advance towards becoming world-renowned scholars (equivalent of A &

CMR hits the lanes 2022

On Wednesday the 15th of June 2022 the CMR enjoyed a day out together with lunch and some ten pin bowling. The perfect opportunity for students and staff to mingle and de-stress.   

Campus on Fire

For updates on the Fire that occurred at Rhodes Memorial and spread to UCT campus on Sunday the 18th of April 2021, please check UCT Communications

CMR Hike 2021

On Thursday April 1st, the CMR department gathered at Rhodes Memorial and hiked to the Woodstock Caves.

EU Horizon 2020 ITERAMS Short Book

The European Union Horizon 2020 ITERAMS Consortium have released a short book highlighting some of the outcomes of their work over the past 3 and 1/2 years.