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Tackling lupus from the ‘cathedral of science’ Dr Kate Webb, recently selected as a Crick African Network Fellow, will travel between UCT and The Francis Crick Institute in London exploring ways to tackle lupus in Africa. 30 Apr 2019
Inaugural Lecture and other updates 30 Apr 2019
New age of academic publishing The modern digital world has given rise to open access publishing – a simple and cost-effective means of accessing academic research. 30 Apr 2019 Republished
The road to spatial transformation Research provides a window into the obstacles and prospects for spatial transformation along the strategic Voortrekker Road Corridor in Cape Townʼs northern suburbs. 30 Apr 2019
Update on executive appointments VC Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng writes to the UCT community about the Update on executive appointments. 30 Apr 2019
Small-scale farming and agroecology Rachel Wynberg, the bio-economy research chair at UCT, and Laura Pereira, a researcher at Stellenbosch University, discuss agroecology and how it can make a difference. 30 Apr 2019 Republished
Investment in ecological infrastructure can protect South Africa from droughts and floods Scientists from a transdisciplinary research team that includes hydrologists, ecologists, climate scientists and livelihood experts are investigating how investments in ecological infrastructure protect society against hydroclimatic risks, including droughts and floods. 30 Apr 2019
SRC hosts jazz concert UCT students were treated to an evening of music, fun and community at the SRC’s free concert on the lawns of the Graça Machel residence. 29 Apr 2019
UCT medical students launch innovative project to alleviate healthcare system challenge A new initiative by the University of Cape Town's (UCT) Surgical Society is offering students from across faculties the opportunity to join forces to help plot a new course for South Africa's healthcare system. As part of the initiative, students come up with innovative solutions to some of the deeply-entrenched systemic problems. 29 Apr 2019
Celebrating student entrepreneurs If becoming your own boss is top of your business agenda, don’t miss the closing date on Tuesday, 30 April, for the first Entrepreneurship Intervarsity competition. 26 Apr 2019
National Order for UCT’s Ari Sitas Emeritus Professor Ari Sitas, of the Re-Centring AfroAsia Project, has received the Order of Mapungubwe from President Cyril Ramaphosa, Chancellor of the National Orders. 26 Apr 2019
SSISA/UCT 10km Memorial Run 2019 It’s time for the UCT community to lace up for the SSISA/UCT 10 km Memorial Run 2019 on Sunday, 5 May, starting at 07:00. 26 Apr 2019
Marking 25 years of democracy UCT students share their views ahead of Freedom Day tomorrow, the annual celebration of South Africaʼs first democratic elections of 1994. 26 Apr 2019
Professor Robin Cherry: 1933–2019 It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the death of Professor Robin Cherry, who died on 26 April 2019. 26 Apr 2019
Investing in climate-change protection UCT’s ACDI is part of a multidisciplinary research team seeking answers to questions such as how investment in ecological infrastructure will offer protection against droughts and floods. 26 Apr 2019
Students accelerating healthcare solutions A new initiative by UCT’s Surgical Society offers students across faculties the chance to seek innovative solutions to some of South Africa’s most entrenched healthcare hurdles. 26 Apr 2019
What the scientist learned from the cheetah’s tail From a cheetah’s tail to professional athletes: UCT researchers are using robotics to study how bodies move. 26 Apr 2019
Gender pay gap shrinks for some women The new minimum wage law has reduced gender pay inequality at the bottom end of the income scale, but highly educated women still face discrimination. 26 Apr 2019 Republished
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