Postdocs provide an important bridge between academic discovery and real-world application; a role proudly displayed at the UCT Postdoc Research Showcase held on 13 July 2026. Shape a field, mentor others, build a universityA central theme of the event was a redefinition of the postdoctoral identity. “The postdoctoral journey is a transitional and transformative bridge between doctoral study and independent scholarship,” he said. Her postdoctoral experience at UCT has provided her the opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary environment where engineering research is translated into healthcare innovation. The need for honey research in South Africa led to scientists establishing Melimetric – a research group at UCT dedicated to studying the qualities that define honey.