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Millions of Africans lack basic facilities to curb COVID-19, study confirms
An international study involving the University of Cape Town (UCT) researchers reveals that hundreds of millions of Africans don’t have access to the most basic facilities to prevent the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19.
28 Sep 2021
ZIMSOC and IAPO host financial literacy webinar series for students
UCT’s IAPO and student society ZIMSOC recently hosted a financial literacy series.
28 Sep 2021
UCT engineering student wins global award with urine to fertiliser solution
Human urine is treated as a mere waste product, with millions of litres flushed away daily. But this ‘liquid gold’ is rich in nitrogen in the form of urea, which is most often used as a fertiliser.
28 Sep 2021
UCT in top 100 for graduate employability in the world
Graduates of the University of Cape Town (UCT) remain among the world’s most employable, according to the 2022 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Graduate Employability Rankings. UCT placed 95th in this year’s rankings, which covered 550 institutions.
28 Sep 2021
UCT in top 100 for graduate employability
UCT has been ranked 95th in the world in the 2022 Quacquarelli Symonds Graduate Employability Rankings.
28 Sep 2021
Reminder: Completion of EE Barrier Analysis
27 Sep 2021
In remembrance: Emeritus Professor Vanessa Watson
The UCT Executive team writes to the UCT community about the passing of Emeritus Professor Vanessa Watson.
27 Sep 2021
The evolution of COVID-19: how long until it stops mutating?
UCT Associate Professor Darren Martin is tracking the virus responsible for the biggest global health emergency of modern times.
27 Sep 2021
Professor Phakeng’s appointment “an honour for UCT” and an “exciting” move for Bristol
University of Cape Town (UCT) Vice-Chancellor Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng will have the honour of becoming the University of Bristol’s (Bristol) first Bristol Illustrious Visiting Professor (BIVP) on 20 October 2021.
27 Sep 2021
COVID-19: Alternate-day schooling leads to significant learning gaps
UCT learning expert Associate Professor Joanne Hardman says even though the new alternate-day school arrangement could result in considerable learning gaps, all is not lost.
27 Sep 2021
Professor Phakeng joins University of Bristol
University of Cape Town (UCT) Vice-Chancellor Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng has embarked on an exciting new role as the University of Bristol’s first-ever Bristol Illustrious Visiting Professor to supercharge African scholarship, inspire learning, and strengthen relationships on a global stage.
27 Sep 2021
Fertiliser from urine: winning master’s research underscores SDGs
Master’s candidate Hlumelo Marepula’s winning research converts urea, commonly found in urine, into fertiliser – good news for sustainability and realising the African Union’s Agenda 2063.
27 Sep 2021
Pregnant women hospitalised for COVID-19 face higher fatality rate
A new study published in the International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics suggests that pregnant women hospitalised for COVID-19 face higher risk of death than infected women admitted for other illnesses.
27 Sep 2021
Bristol University ‘illustrious professor’ honour for VC Phakeng
Vice-Chancellor Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng will have the honour of becoming the University of Bristol’s first Bristol Illustrious Visiting Professor.
27 Sep 2021
In remembrance: Tefetso Prince Mphahlele
The UCT Executive team writes to the UCT community about the passing of Mr Tefetso Prince Mphahlele (20).
23 Sep 2021
UCT vacation accommodation manager appointed to FEDHASA Cape’s Young Professionals segment
Phelokazi Mbebe has been appointed as the alternate chairperson of FEDHASA Cape’s Young Professional segment.
23 Sep 2021
Climate-change movers set to jet to Milan for youth summit
A delegation representing South Africa and Lesotho hopes to have their voices heard at the Youth 4 Climate: Driving Ambition event in Milan.
23 Sep 2021
Africans lack basic facilities to curb COVID-19
Collaborative research involving UCT reveals that hundreds of millions of Africans don’t have access to the simplest tools to prevent the spread of SARS-CoV-2.
23 Sep 2021
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