Research and innovation
A UCT research project looking at the recovery of valuable metals from e-waste is one of six recipients of the 2020 German-African Innovation Incentive Award. 29 Jun 2020 - 5 min read
 
Research and innovation
UCT is hosting a series of virtual events that will seize the moment to rethink global collaborations for a sustainable and equitable planet. 19 Jun 2020 - 8 min read
 
Research and innovation
UCT’s Division of Global Surgery has taken on the challenge of making access to information about COVID-19 equitable and fair with two low-data digital solutions. 11 Jun 2020 - 7 min read
 
News
A unique global study has found that wealthier neighbourhoods in cities have more biodiversity in comparison to poorer ones – a pattern that scientists have called the ‘luxury effect’. 10 Jun 2020 - 3 min read
 
News
Our scientists must not practise in isolation, but be encouraged to be creative and increase our knowledge of the needs of developing economies, write Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng, vice-chancellor of UCT, and Professor Thokozani Majozi from the University of the Witwatersrand. 09 Jun 2020 - 6 min read Republished
 
News
A new initiative led by academics from UCT aims to build a Drones4Good knowledge community that will extend beyond South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. 08 Jun 2020 - 3 min read