Welcome to c*change

The Department of Science and Technology and the National Research Foundation of South Africa have installed a Centre of Excellence in Catalysis Research, c*change, hosted by the Catalysis Institute in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Cape Town. Academics and researchers at 10 partnering universities nationwide concentrate on three specific research areas of highest interest to the South African economy and society – synthesis gas conversion, paraffin activation and value addition to unique olefinic feedstocks. In addition to its scientific focus on chemical transformations, the Centre will serve as an agent of change for the development of a new generation of research leaders incorporating the full diversity of South Africa’s rich scientific potential.

To celebrate our first 15 years of existence we summarized some of the highlights produced in our scientific programmes Synthesis Gas, Paraffin Activation, RSA Olefins as well as Knowledge Brokerage, Science Engagement and Commercialization. We also want to celebrate our successes in Transformation, Graduates and Research Outputs with you.