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UCT media professor to address first WHO infodemiology conference Professor Herman Wasserman from UCT has been invited to deliver a keynote address at WHO's first infodemiology conference which is taking place from 30 June to 16 July 2020. 30 Jun 2020
Employers urged to fund healthcare of the COVID-19 prone poor UCT's Professor Athol Williams has proposed a way through which the government can lift the nationwide lockdown in the interest of the poor. 30 Jun 2020
South African youth hit hard by COVID-19, UCT study finds Over 60% of young people aged between 18 and 34 in South Africa are “very worried” about COVID-19, with many of them uncertain about the future and if there will be jobs for them. 29 Jun 2020
UCT to host virtual sessions on global collaborations in higher education amid COVID-19 disruption UCT will host a series of virtual events that will rethink global collaborations for a sustainable and equitable planet following the COVID-19 pandemic’s disruption of higher education international activities and the financial models on which universities increasingly depend. 26 Jun 2020
Global Citizen Programme redesigned with African focus After a successful decade of teaching UCT students the value of paying it forward and the importance of participating in critical conversations, UCT’s Global Citizenship Programme has been redesigned with an African focus at the heart of its curriculum. 25 Jun 2020
UCT investigating allegations against lecturer The University of Cape Town is investigating allegations of gender-based violence made on social media against a lecturer. 25 Jun 2020
App helps reduce queues at beauty and hair salons The Fleeker platform, founded by four UCT students, allows users to schedule appointments with hairstylists, barbers, make-up artists and nail technicians – and beat the long in-salon queues with the click of a button. 25 Jun 2020
Return of researchers, postdoctoral fellows and research-based postgraduates to UCT campus Following the recent update by Vice-Chancellor Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng on UCT developing a framework for returning to campus, the university is working on getting researchers, postdoctoral fellows and research-based postgraduates back to campus. 17 Jun 2020
Online peer study programme launched to support students amid pandemic UCT’s Residence Life Division has launched its pilot Study Buddy online student peer programme to support residence students who are now learning and studying off-site as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. 12 Jun 2020
UCT retains top university ranking on the continent UCT has been ranked the top university on the continent by the Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings 2021. These latest rankings place UCT 220th in the world. 11 Jun 2020
UCT engineers create face shield easily made with household items UCT’s A/Prof Sudesh Sivarasu and his team of biomedical engineers have been working on a variety of devices, including a face shield that can be made easily with household items. 11 Jun 2020
New research calls for better probiotics for vaginal health Newly isolated strains of vaginal Lactobacillus bacteria perform better than those currently used in South African vaginal probiotics. This is according to recent research published by an international team led by the University of Cape Town. 10 Jun 2020
UCT Careers Service rapidly adapting to global work revolution due to COVID-19 pandemic UCT’s Careers Service will continue to prepare graduates for the world of work, with many industry partners who have confirmed their intention to continue with UCT graduate recruitment. 10 Jun 2020
Most fibers floating in the world’s oceans are not plastic but dyed cellulose - study Microfibres are fine strands of thread used to make clothing, carpeting and household items like mops. They are found in the air or water and throughout the world’s oceans. Natural, rather than synthetic, microfibres, though, make up the majority of those found in the ocean’s surface waters – despite the fact that currently two-thirds of all human-produced fibres are synthetic. 09 Jun 2020
Wealth, Water and Wildlife – new study finds more biodiversity in richer neighbourhoods, especially in dry regions A unique global study has found that wealthier neighbourhoods in cities have more biodiversity in comparison to poorer ones – a pattern that scientists have called the ‘Luxury Effect’. However, this study found that this ‘effect’ is far greater in the more arid regions of the world. 09 Jun 2020
Ethical use of drones in a COVID-19 pandemic national emergency response program In an era in which technologies are transforming society rapidly, there is a need for ethical frameworks and normative standards where societal values must be promoted as priorities. 08 Jun 2020
Protecting the ocean genome to ensure greater equity The vast array of species that inhabit the oceans has already proven to be an important source of innovative resources, including enzymes for COVID-19 testing and a protein valuable in the fight against the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome. 08 Jun 2020
Previous statement withdrawn by Vice-Chancellor (interim) UCT’s Vice-Chancellor (interim) has withdrawn the statement issued on behalf of the executive on 5 June 2020. 05 Jun 2020
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