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UCT business school scoops award at international competition for Marikana case study A University of Cape Town (UCT) research that looks at Lonmin Plc mining and the role of investors, following the Marikana massacre in 2012, has won researchers from the UCT Graduate School of Business (GSB) first prize in the prestigious 2017 European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) Case Writing Competition in the African Business Case category. 28 May 2018

UCT congratulates Miss Universe and Miss World South Africa 2018 The University of Cape Town (UCT) congratulates Ms Tamaryn Green and Ms Thulisa Keyi on being crowned Miss Universe South Africa 2018 and Miss World South Africa 2018. 28 May 2018

UCT Biomedical engineers design affordable adrenaline auto-injector to assist people prone to allergies People with allergies to certain foods, bee stings, and so on, develop an auto-immune condition called anaphylaxis and when the person is exposed to a substance that triggers an allergic reaction, they need to use an adrenaline auto-injector within 15 minutes. If they are unable to do this the situation could be fatal - according to Associate Professor Mike Levin, head of the Division of Asthma and Allergy at the University of Cape Town (UCT). 28 May 2018

UCT study suggests the illicit trade in cigarettes targets poor communities in SA With World No Tobacco Day set to be commemorated on 31 May 2018, research at the University of Cape Town (UCT) shows that the decline in excise tax revenue from tobacco products may indicate a large increase in the illicit cigarette market. Cigarettes acquired through the illegal market are cheaper, making it easier for people to start smoking, consume more, as well as not quit the habit as easily as they may have. 28 May 2018

UCT's Centre of African Studies marks Africa Day by appointing renowned African scholar as honorary professor In marking Africa Day, the Centre for African Studies (CAS) at the University of Cape Town has announced the appointment of esteemed Ugandan Professor Mahmood Mamdani as Honorary Professor. 25 May 2018

UCT business school ranked in the Financial Times Top 90 The University of Cape Town (UCT) Graduate School of Business (GSB) has climbed 3 places up to be ranked 67th among the Top 90 business schools in the prestigious annual Financial Times Executive Education Customised Rankings 2018. The GSB was also ranked in the Top 50 for its international clients, faculty diversity and future use. 25 May 2018

Unveiling the secrets of the Southern Sky - launch of the MeerLICHT telescope On Friday May 25 - Africa Day 2018 - a new telescope has been inaugurated at the South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO), near Sutherland, that will be an 24 May 2018

UCT law student selected for prestigious Yale University Fellowship University of Cape Town (UCT) Law PhD candidate Elkanah Babatunde is off to Yale University in the United States (US) after receiving the prestigious Yale Fox International Fellowship. 24 May 2018

Funding of R1.5 million unlocked for UCT social entrepreneurs Student social entrepreneurs from the University of Cape Town (UCT) have been given a lifeline by the South African Breweries (SAB) Foundation after it pledged an amount of R1.5 million. This Student Seed Fund (SSF) is an initiative of the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship, a specialised unit at UCT's Graduate School of Business. The SSF provides students with innovative ideas for social enterprises with access to seed capital. 24 May 2018

Launch of a new optical telescope to be linked to the MeerKAT radio telescope The University of Cape Town (UCT) invites members of the media to a discussion ahead of the launch of the MeerLICHT optical telescope in Sutherland on Friday, 25 May 2018. 22 May 2018

UCT Inaugural Lecture to raise awareness on mental health in low and middle-income countries Issues of mental health are particularly neglected in Africa. Africans face many challenges, including intractable poverty, infectious diseases, maternal and child mortality, as well as conflict, but the importance of mental health is often overlooked. 22 May 2018

UCT notes apology for response to student The University of Cape Town (UCT) has noted and appreciates an apology that was made today by a staff member in relation to a message that was written by him and which later became public after it was posted on social media. 17 May 2018

Mine workers class action South Africa's largest and most expensive class action to date, brought by mine workers against 7 gold mining companies, was recently concluded with the signing of a R5 billion mediated settlement. 17 May 2018

UCT statement on exams and Eid The University of Cape Town confirms that provision has been made to accommodate students who wish to observe Eid during the exam period. 16 May 2018

UCT to hold Pint of Science Festival - bringing science out of labs, to bars and pubs The University of Cape Town (UCT) will host a 3-day science festival, but with a twist - the Pint of Science festival aims to deliver interesting and relevant talks on the latest science research in an accessible format to the public - mainly across bars and pubs. This is to demystify science and make it accessible to everyone. 10 May 2018

UCT steps up its water-saving initiatives amid recent rains The recent rains have not slowed down the University of Cape Town's (UCT) response to the water crisis in the Western Cape. The university is looking into sustaining a water saving culture, not only during the current crisis but far into the future. 04 May 2018

UCT researchers are reducing the burden of Cardiovascular Disease in Africa and beyond Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) has become the leading cause of death in Africa and many developing countries according to studies. As resources are limited in low-and-middle-income-countries, it is imperative that interventions be guided by the cost-effectiveness of screening and early treatment opportunities. 04 May 2018

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