Ron Folman

How Architecture can provoke New Thoughts The economic impact of buildings with a high ‘wow factor’ on cities like Bilbao, Manchester and Chicago has brought back in vogue the debate on the role of architects in society, and produced neologisms such as ‘starchitect’ with regard to their media relevance. With…

The Cape Town Museum of Watery Relations and the Water Map draw on transdisciplinary water values-related research to map and co-produce knowledge around various relations with water. The project aims to collaboratively develop an online interactive map of water users, sources, and uses. Alongside workshops, we provide a repository for…

Due to factors such as ageing populations, increasing comorbidities and late or erroneous diagnoses, millions of people globally are impacted (with an upward tendency) by illnesses such as Alzheimer’s disease and Depression. While prevention and early diagnosis are crucial to improving the wellbeing of patients, new medications and therapies need…

intuBot is an assistive device for easier and safer tracheal intubation. The robotic endoscope detects anatomical features and manoeuvres accordingly into the trachea.

The optimal transport problem consists of finding the cheapest way of transporting a distribution of mass from one location to another. Alessio Figalli has used optimal transport’s techniques to mathematically understand: (1)the rigidity properties of crystals under the influence of external forces; (2)the behavior of large-scale atmospheric flows; (3)the universality…

Lemar Hurtado Hoyos is addressing issues of low food and tech sovereignty, agricultural productivity, and ecological footprint in Cuba by proposing a solution that involves hydroponics for year-round production of edible mushrooms, vegetables, and high-quality flowers. This approach aims to contribute to the circular economy, reduce waste, prioritise local resources,…

Starting in Ghana, Bright Tetteh Kwao’s project aims to save rice and sorghum yield in West Africa, which will put more money into farmers pockets and bring more food to the market for consumers.

Bryan John Magoling is addressing the global issue of breast cancer, which poses a significant threat to women’s lives. His research involves using a genetic reporter called PalmGRET to label and track extracellular vesicles (EVs) in the body, revealing that EVs released by cancers promote tumor growth. By modifying the…

Our project focuses on inspiring people into science and technology through astronomy. We take our 12 inch computerised telescope and 8meter portable planetarium to schools and public places in an effort to inspire, engage and empower the next generation of African scientists. We invite kids for a lesson under the…