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New B2 NRF rating for the Dept of Computer Science

The NRF has awarded Dr Ivan Varzinczak with a B2 rating. This rating is awarded to researchers who enjoy considerable international recognition by their peers for the high quality and impact of their recent research outputs.

A second P-rating for Computer Science

Two members of staff with the Department of Computer Science have now been awarded the prestigious P-rating by the National Research Foundation (NRF).

UCT student part of Sustainathon winning team

A UCT computer science student is part of the team that took top honours in the 2024 TCS (Tata Consultancy Services) Sustainathon Challenge, a global competition that challenges youth to leverage technology for sustain

Irene and Mbithe with other laureates from the University of Cape Town. From left to right: Dr Sambatriniaina Rajohnson, recent PhD graduate from the Department of Astronomy; Hilja Eelu, PhD candidate in the Department of Statistical Sciences; Irene Nandutu; and Mbithe Nzomo.

Dr Irene Nandutu and Mbithe Nzomo awarded the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Award

Congratulations to AIRU researchers, Dr Irene Nandutu and Mbithe Nzomo, who are among the 30 laureates of the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Sub-Saharan Africa Young Talents Award

B1 rating awarded to Professor Gain

Professor James Gain, of the Department of Computer Science, has been awarded a prestigious B1 rating by the National Research Foundation.

New HPI member focusses on food security

The latest member of the HPI Research School at UCT is set to explore cutting-edge farming technology.

UCT wins University Cup 2024

A UCT team have won this year's Entelect's University Cup for a second time.

Project leader, Carl Marquard presenting isiXhosa.click at AFRILEX 2024.

Student-led project makes isiXhosa vocabulary easily accessible

Cael Marquard, a Computer Science Honours student at UCT, presented isiXhosa.click at the 2024 Afrilex conference.

THE COOKOUT (Discovery GradHack 2024 Winners!) Left: Ben Cleveland - BSc Computer Science & Applied Statistics - Honours in Computer Science; Middle-left: Jordy Kafwe - BSc Computer Science & Business Computing - Honours in Computer Science; Middle-right: Maesela Katlego Sekoele - BSc Computer Science & Business Computing - Honours in Information Systems; and Right: Yohannes Gebremeskel Libelo - BSocSci Informatics & Sociology - Honours in Information Systems

UCT wins Discovery GradHack

Students from the departments of computer science and information systems took top honours in the 2024 Discovery Gradhack.

Application open for postgraduate studies

The Department of Information Systems offers well established and intellectually challenging postgraduate programmes in Information Systems (IS) and Information Technology (IT) at all levels for full-time and part-time students.

HPI scholarships: call for applications

Don't miss the deadline for this year's HPI scholarships. Applications close on 15 August. PhD and Postdoctoral scholarships are available for qualifying students from the African continent in the fields of computer science and informatio

HPI at UCT Welcomes Three New Students

Three new PhD candidates join the HPI Research School this year. It is a pleasure to welcome and introduce Nomonde Khalo, Godfrey Haonga, and Claytone Sikasote.