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UCT scientists strike a blow against tuberculosis
University of Cape Town scientists are once again at the global forefront in the fight against tuberculosis (TB), with their latest breakthrough offering an unprecedented insight into the development of new strategies for diagnosis, vaccination and treatment of TB.
23 Nov 2017
Media Invite: UCT to release the South African Child Gauge 2017
South Africa is losing billions of rands in human potential each year because of an underinvestment in its children. If the country is serious about sustainable development, the potential of its children needs to be unlocked by prioritising investment in 5 key areas.
23 Nov 2017
Wednesday, 22 November
The latest updates about the situation on campus.
22 Nov 2017
Photographs from Boyhood
A collection of photographs taken by a 16-year-old JM Coetzee surfaced recently and will be on display at the UCT Irma Stern Museum.
22 Nov 2017
Balancing safety with shark conservation
A recent study by a UCT PhD student shows that the Shark Spotters programme has been effective in decreasing negative shark–human encounters.
22 Nov 2017
Why a proper record of birds in Africa is so important - for Europe
The greatest need for ornithological research that’s relevant to conservation is an understanding of where European birds migrate to when they head off to Africa.
22 Nov 2017
Republished
Africa must keep its rich, valuable data safe from exploitation
There’s a data revolution underway in Africa. It’s being driven by major international research collaborations like the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) project.
22 Nov 2017
Republished
McIntyre’s final plea to health minister
Professor Di McIntyre, a legend in health economics circles, made a final plea to Minister of Health Aaron Motsoaledi in her valedictory lecture.
22 Nov 2017
UCT senior researcher intends bringing healing power of stem-cell therapies to ordinary patients
Stem-cell science has vast potential for the treatment of all kinds of diseases. The University of Cape Town senior research scientist and Next Einstein Forum Fellow, Dr Kevin Dzobo, wants to bring the healing power of stem-cell therapies to ordinary patients.
22 Nov 2017
Tuesday, 21 November
The latest updates about the situation on campus.
21 Nov 2017
Machine learning of a different kind
Two UCT alumni are changing the face of education with MiiA, a robotics platform that teaches school pupils about electronics, technology and robotics.
21 Nov 2017
Exams continue and other updates
21 Nov 2017
VC’s Concert
The annual Vice-Chancellor’s Concert featured performances by the talented students of the South African College of Music, and took place over three nights in the Baxter Concert Hall.
21 Nov 2017
Monday, 20 November
The latest updates about the situation on campus.
20 Nov 2017
Colleagues by day, students by night
Recently insourced colleagues are taking advantage of the Staff Learning Centre’s matric and basic adult education and training pilot programmes, foundations for some long-held dreams.
20 Nov 2017
UCT launches short course on Urban Safety Governance for Senior City Officials
The University of Cape Town (UCT) will launch a short course titled
20 Nov 2017
Friday, 17 November
The latest updates about the situation on campus.
17 Nov 2017
Triple triumph for star sprinter Mhlongo
Sprint sensation Mpumelelo Mhlongo won his third consecutive UCT Sportsperson of the Year prize at the recent sports awards ceremony.
17 Nov 2017
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