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And the ‘Science Oscar’ goes to? Prof Sudesh Sivarasu and the Cube Analysis and Rendering Tool for Astronomy team came out on top at the 2025/2026 NSTF-South32 Awards. 29 Jul 2026

‘Africa’s future lies in agriculture’ UCT’s Environmental Humanities South zoomed in on agricultural engineer Amílcar Cabral's impact on soil science in Africa on the last day of their African Environmentalism of Soil webinar. 27 Jul 2026

Clinicians warn of dangers linked to pre-workout supplements The case illustrates how easily consumers may unknowingly ingest potentially harmful amounts of stimulants. 27 Jul 2026

Professors Dave and Wearne’s real measure of success Professor Joel Dave and Professor Nicola Wearne delivered their joint inaugural lecture on Thursday, 23 July. 27 Jul 2026

Winelands learners win top research prize in Ireland Two teenagers who are members of the Youth Research Advisory Group linked to the South African Tuberculosis Vaccine Initiative at UCT have won a global accolade. 24 Jul 2026

SA's food system is failing children Lori Lake from UCT’s Children Institute examines South Africa’s child malnutrition crisis and outlines five policy actions to improve nutrition and protect children’s futures. 15 Jul 2026 Republished

UCT prof shines light on fertility crisis in new documentary A UCT academic is helping to bring greater attention to one of the emerging environmental factors linked to reproductive health. 14 Jul 2026

UCT study finds traces of banned toxic chemicals in children’s products The study found chemical signatures associated with persistent organic pollutants in a range of products commonly used by children. 08 Jul 2026

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