driving transformative research
ORIGINS AND EVOLUTION IN AFRICA
Human Evolution Research Institute (HERI)
at the University of Cape Town (UCT)
HERI brings together the brightest minds in the palaeosciences to investigate human evolution and the South African record of our past. We do this by working with researchers, from all backgrounds, who are passionate about telling our origin story with a team that is diverse, inclusive and supportive.
Our multidisciplinary research
investigates fossil records, hybridisation in human evolution, modern human origins in South Africa.
Our projects
We promote cutting-edge human origins research, student skills development and diversity in the palaeosciences.
