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New TB drug combination trial could lead to shorter treatment A visit by the Bavarian State Chancellery and the Western Cape Government to the University of Cape Town’s Lung Institute (UCTLI) has highlighted a new trial involving BTZ-043 (benzothiazinone DprE1 blocker), a novel TB drug candidate. 24 May 2022
In remembrance: Tembekile Sibali The UCT Executive team writes to the UCT community about the passing of Mr Tembekile Sibali (60). 23 May 2022
How to assess researchers on quality not quantity It’s widely accepted that the metrics approach to assessing researchers can negatively affect the research system and its outputs. There is another way. 23 May 2022 Republished
‘Believe in your idea or no one else will’ Eight UCT student entrepreneurs made the internal cut of the Entrepreneurship Intervarsity competition and will now prepare for the regional round in August. 23 May 2022
Khusela Ikamva Sustainable Campus Project At its meeting in March, the UCT Council decided to support the Khusela Ikamva (Secure the Future) Sustainable Campus Project. 23 May 2022
Harnessing healthcare to build the ‘Africa We Want’ Keynote speakers from UCT, the Africa CDC as well as the University of Global Health Equity shed light on the challenges and opportunities for the healthcare sector in Africa. 23 May 2022
VC’s Inaugural Lecture with Prof Abimbola Windapo The Vice-Chancellor’s Inaugural Lecture with Prof Abimbola Windapo from the Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment took place on Wednesday, 18 May 2022. 20 May 2022
Celebrating Africa Month and other updates The University of Cape Town (UCT) is hosting several events to commemorate Africa Month. 20 May 2022
Biological Diversity Day: Peri-urban living a ‘poisoned chalice’ for city’s caracals New research reveals bioaccumulation of pesticides in wildlife around the city’s urban fringes, endangering key predators, such as caracals. 20 May 2022
Construction projects require a targeted strategic formula to succeed During her inaugural lecture, UCT’s Professor Abimbola Windapo said construction projects require a unique, targeted strategic formula to succeed. 19 May 2022
UCT Parasport Club hosts inaugural blind football workshop For both seasoned and non-professional football players, getting a ball in the back of the net is no mean feat. It requires skill, agility and awareness of what’s going on around you – making it especially difficult for aspiring footballers with visual impairments to participate in the sport they love. 19 May 2022
How the pandemic has impacted our Sustainable Development Goals VC Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng takes stock in a post COVID-19 world where collaboration is essential to better a global community. 19 May 2022
New TB drug combination trial – hope for shorter treatment A new trial at the UCTLI involving a novel TB drug candidate BTZ-043 spells hope for TB patients. 19 May 2022
UCT’s response to anonymous tweets The University of Cape Town (UCT) notes with serious concern an alleged sexual assault incident raised through a series of anonymous tweets. 18 May 2022
Building resilient foundations to prevent project failure Professor Abimbola Windapo is a professor in the Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment. 18 May 2022
Student support services available through SWS As the examinations are approaching, Student Wellness Service (SWS) reminds you of the available health support services. 18 May 2022
UCT Parasport Club hosts inaugural blind football workshop The blind football workshop is an initiative of UCT’s Parasport Club and aims to drive inclusivity in sport. 18 May 2022
UCT to host Africa’s first design thinking conference The Hasso Plattner d-school Afrika at UCT will be hosting the prestigious d.confestival, the first design thinking event of its kind in Africa. 18 May 2022
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