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UCT research aims to make Java programming easier on mobile phones
New computer science research at the University of Cape Town aims to help students to learn computer programming using their mobile phones.
25 Feb 2016
Text messages to reduce blood pressure, UCT study finds
A collaborative study between the University of Cape Town and Oxford University has shown that text message reminders can help reduce people's blood pressure.
18 Feb 2016
Message delivered by Dr Price on UCT student accommodation and protests
Vice-Chancellor Dr Max Price addresses the current situation on campus and provides clarification about some of the facts.
17 Feb 2016
Jammie bus set alight, another stoned by protesting students
The University of Cape Town confirms that a Jammie Shuttle was set alight this evening on Lower Campus outside Tugwell residence. The bus was empty and nobody was hurt.
16 Feb 2016
UCT executive requests RMF to move shack
The University of Cape Town's executive confirms that it has requested members of RhodesMustFall to move the shack that they have erected in the middle of Residence Road on campus to an alternative space nearby.
16 Feb 2016
UCT protects rights to lawful protests
This statement was sent to the University of Cape Town community.
15 Feb 2016
UCT condemns hate speech in any form
This statement was sent to the University of Cape Town community.
11 Feb 2016
Eagles and Agriculture Coexist in South Africa - UCT study
To biologists' surprise, an eagle population living in a South African landscape dominated by agriculture appears to be thriving, according to a new paper in The Condor: Ornithological Applications - even out-performing their neighbours in undeveloped mountain habitat.
10 Feb 2016
UCT students counting down to launch of 197SAX
UCT RAG's 83rd fundraising magazine issue to hit the streets on 11 February 2016.
10 Feb 2016
Public art helps shape the urban experience, UCT research reveals
Public art can help foster different ways of experiencing and understanding urban life, reveals new research from the University of Cape Town.
04 Feb 2016
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