This event is a FUNDRAISER for the MARIS Early Career Researchers (ECRs). 
 
Date: Thursday, 18 June 2026
Time: 17:00–20:00
Venue: John Day Museum, Level 3, John Day Building, UCT Upper Campus (see directions below)
Entry Fee: R49.99 per person (cash only at the door) 
 
The R49.99  entry fee will go directly towards covering food, drinks, and prizes for the evening, helping us continue to host engaging events and activities for our ECR community.
 
You're welcome to bring along family, friends, snacks, and your own preferred drinks. Soft drinks and finger foods will be available at the event. Teams will be limited to 5 people.
 
For catering purposes, please sign up by 11 June using this link:
https://forms.gle/Gcs9nkHwsTVzoo727 
 
Directions to venue: Enter the John Day Building at the Biological Sciences either by the front entrance on University Avenue at the John Day Building Third Entrance (see photos attached, where Lecture Theatres 1, 2 and 3 are) OR if you have access to the building, you can enter by the garage or side entrances on 21 Chemistry Rd (at the back of the John Day Building).
 
Take the lift (or staircase) to Level 3. As you step out of the lift, turn right and take the first turn left. Follow the passage until you see the John Day Museum.
 
 
Bring your game face on! We look forward to seeing you there 😊