UCT researchers excel at L’Oréal-UNESCO awards
UCT’s four researchers are among only seven chosen to participate in the inaugural L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science South African National Young Talents programme. The programme identifies and rewards talented young women scientists in the fields of formal sciences, life sciences, environmental sciences, physical sciences, engineering and technological sciences.
The winning researchers were selected by a jury of independent experts for the scientific excellence of their work from over 175 applicants.
A glittering award ceremony was held in Johannesburg on Thursday, 7 November to celebrate the South African researchers and officially hand over their research grants.