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UCT researchers join forces in global efforts to save our oceans
Researchers from three departments at UCT - environmental & geographical sciences, biological sciences and commercial law are part of a new multinational, interdisciplinary project - One Ocean Hub - which aims to transform global responses to challenges facing our oceans by bringing together researchers, organisations and local communities to tackle them.
31 Jul 2019
UCT students reconceptualising District Six
Honours students from the UCT School of Architecture, Planning and Geomatics have been hard at work exploring ways of reconceptualising District Six, while accommodating the ongoing restitution process and residents' ultimate return to the neighbourhood. This work is being done under the supervision of Professor of Architecture, Iain Low.
26 Jul 2019
Reflections on lessons learnt during Cape Town's water crisis
When Day Zero - the day when taps would run dry - was narrowly averted in Cape Town and the drought ended, Associate Professor Gina Ziervogel undertook an 18-month research that would look at what other cities around the world could learn from Cape Town's response to the crisis.
24 Jul 2019
UCT VC honoured by UK varsity for
Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng "has made a substantial contribution to the development of mathematics education in South Africa, where she has worked tirelessly to build mathematics education institutions and create opportunities for others to access and thrive in mathematics."
22 Jul 2019
UCT scientists aboard vessel to study harsh winter conditions in the Southern Ocean and Antarctica's sea ice
On 15 July 2019 the South African research vessel SA Agulhas II departed from Cape Town bound for the Southern Ocean and Antarctica's winter sea ice. Onboard are 25 researchers from the UCT, joining 70 participants from South Africa and the rest of the world.
15 Jul 2019
UCT doctoral student's research contributes to South African mineral law
UCT PhD student, Louie van Schalkwyk has spent the last three years investigating the zoning policies procedures of three municipalities, Umhlathuze in KwaZulu-Natal, Sol Plaatje in the Northern Cape and the City of Cape Town in the Western Cape, and how they provide for mining. The purpose of her research was to determine whether these policies and procedures are suitable for the kinds of mining activities that take place in their jurisdiction.
15 Jul 2019
The workplace environment can lead to ill-health, UCT academic warns
When patients seek treatment for a disease or illness, doctors rarely pick up that the illness has something to do with their work environment. This is the observation of Dr Itumeleng Ntatamala, a medical doctor specialising in Occupational Medicine at UCT.
15 Jul 2019
UCT part of U7+ alliance to address most pressing global challenges
Following the culmination of the inaugural U7+ Alliance Summit in Paris, UCT Vice-Chancellor Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng was among the five presidents speaking on behalf of universities and sharing the core principles and the conclusions for action.
12 Jul 2019
Unborn child spurs UCT graduate to obtain her Master's despite the odds
She lost her mother two months before enrolling for a Master of Commerce degree, found out she was pregnant during her first block of classes and went into labour an evening before crucial tests during her second block.
11 Jul 2019
UCT-designed urine recovery system incorporated into new R600-million Exxaro headquarters building
In a first for South Africa, a urine-recovery urinal system developed at UCT's Department of Civil Engineering has been incorporated into the design of Growthpoint Properties' new corporate headquarters for Exxaro in Centurion.
08 Jul 2019
UCT GSB launches state-of-the-art academic conference centre
The UCT Graduate School of Business will launch its state-of-the-art academic conference centre on the GSB campus on Wednesday, 3 July. The centre will enhance the school's ability to convene thought leadership conferences and host sizeable international delegations.
02 Jul 2019