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Doors into research, for students across Africa

From Nobel Laureate evenings to lab camps, seminars, and continental indabas, ARS events open doors into research for students across Africa. Explore what's coming up, and what we've already made happen.

Upcoming

ARS team beside the society banner at a microscopy workshop with UCT partners

13–17 July 2026 · UCT partner labs

Winter Lab Camp 2026

A week of hands-on laboratory research experience for STEM undergraduates, shadowing experienced mentors and attending research seminars and lab meetings.

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Past events

Speaker on stage beside a screen showing the Nobel Prize medal during the 2024 ARS inspiration evening

Inside the Researcher's Mindset 2024

An evening of inspiration with Nobel Laureate Prof. Joachim Frank at UCT.

Students working through research questions together during the ARS Lab Camp week

Summer Lab Camp 2025

Hands-on laboratory exposure for medical and science students across Health Sciences and Upper Campus.

Panel of speakers presenting at an ARS seminar

Public Health Thursday Seminars

Seminar series with the UCT School of Public Health & Family Medicine.

Students attending a study-skills session with textbooks and laptops

ARS Study Skills Event (2024)

Practical study and research skills session for students.

ARS members welcoming attendees at the annual general meeting registration desk

ARS UCT Inaugural AGM (2024)

First AGM as an officially registered society.