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The role of African universities in achieving the SDGs In September 2015, United Nations member states adopted 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) , designed to provide a pathway to sustainability.   31 Jan 2017
TB: New incurable strains 30 Jan 2017
UCT's latest A-rated researcher 30 Jan 2017
How a gene test can solve side effects linked to ARV drugs in Africa Antiretrovirals have significantly improved the lives of people living with HIV.  29 Jan 2017
Report back on the first IRTC Steering Committee meeting The first meeting of the IRTC steering committee was held on 26 January 2017. The manner in which the meeting was conducted and concluded not only reflected the commitment of the UCT community to address these challenging matters, but also our ability to reach consensus on difficult issues in the spirit of robust debate and dialogue. 27 Jan 2017
UCT clarifies reports on the non-admission of learner who obtained 9 distinctions The University of Cape Town notes reports that an application for admission into our Faculty of Health Sciences by a student who obtained 9 distinctions has not been successful. 27 Jan 2017
National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS): registration fees The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has paid R1.3 billion to 26 public universities to cover registration fees for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.   26 Jan 2017
UCT current affairs commentary expert list The following academics at the University of Cape Town can be contacted by the media for commentary on current affairs. 26 Jan 2017
Waiting for the rain 24 Jan 2017
Madness: Songs of Hope and Despair 24 Jan 2017
What southern Africa can learn from west Africa about dealing with despots Has the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) just taught the Southern African Development Community ( SADC ) a lesson?  24 Jan 2017
Cape Town Water Crisis UCT researchers have been analysing the causes of drought, monitoring water usage on campus and in the city, and looking for ways to save water while there is still time. 24 Jan 2017
UCT research emphasises need for African ICT production to reap long-term benefits of global market A PhD thesis from the University of Cape Town explores some of the factors that prevent developing African countries from realizing the social and economic benefits of information and communication technologies (ICTs) compared to the gains being made in the global north. 24 Jan 2017
How social factors drive up suicide rates among pregnant women Pregnant women in South Africa who live in poor communities are more likely to consider or attempt suicide than the general population.  20 Jan 2017
Summer at the world's top universities 19 Jan 2017
Why junk status still hangs over South Africa Although South Africa avoided a downgrade to non-investment grade, or junk status, in 2016, the country is not yet out of the woods and may be downgraded this year.  19 Jan 2017
Afrocentric, inclusive, socially relevant academic 'evolution' at the University of Cape Town 19 Jan 2017
Back by popular demand In a meeting held in Benin last year, Dr Heather Marco, a member of UCT's Next Generation Professoriate, was elected for the third consecutive time to serve on the executive committee of AGNES (the African–German Network of Excellence in Science). 18 Jan 2017
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