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UCT-led programme responds to critical need for youth support A programme led by the UCT’s Southern Africa Labour and Development Research Unit is providing the basis for the implementation of an intervention to support South African youth who are not in employment, education or training. 31 Jul 2020
Domestic cats impact Cape Town conservation areas New research published this week in the journal of Global Ecology and Conservation shows that Cape Town’s domestic cats are killing far more animals than previously realised – more than five times the number of animals they bring home. The research highlights the need to address the impact of cat predation on Cape Town’s wildlife, particularly near protected areas such as the Table Mountain National Park. 30 Jul 2020
Groote Schuur Hospital and UCT contributing to global COVID-19 intensive care study Groote Schuur Hospital and UCT have joined a global alliance of clinicians and scientists dedicated to sharing clinical insights and using cutting edge technology to find more effective treatments for the most critically ill COVID-19 patients. 30 Jul 2020
UCT to finish 2020 academic year through remote teaching In consultation with faculties and with student representatives, the University of Cape Town executive has decided to finish the 2020 academic year through remote teaching. This decision, which implies a change in the academic calendar, has been approved by Senate and Council. 27 Jul 2020
Internationally acclaimed UCT musician retraces trading history through song A three-part musical by internationally renowned UCT composer, cellist, and cultural thinker Dr Thokozani Mhlambi will be virtually staged from the Baxter Theatre on Thursday, 23 July 2020 at 20:00. 22 Jul 2020
Convalescent plasma investigated as a possible COVID-19 therapy Investigators at UCT are working with the South African National Blood Service and the Western Cape Blood Service to conduct the PROTECT-patient trial. 21 Jul 2020
UCT gets government funding to boost COVID-19 testing capability UCT's Biopharming Research Unit, under the leadership of Professor Ed Rybicki, has received government funding to assist in the production of diagnostic reagents for COVID-19. 21 Jul 2020
Cigarette prices soar during lockdown, according to latest UCT study Recent research has shown that the average price of cigarettes has increased by nearly 250% compared to pre-lockdown levels. Based on a second online survey, conducted between 4 and 19 June 2020, researchers from UCT found that the average price per cigarette was R5.69, or R114 per pack of 20. Some respondents reported prices as high as R300 per pack of 20 or R3000 per carton of 200 cigarettes. This is significantly higher than the 90% increase in cigarette prices observed in an earlier survey in May 2020 by the same research team. 21 Jul 2020
Statement by the UCT Chair of Council on recent developments Following recent developments at UCT, the Chair of Council Ms Babalwa Ngonyama has issued the following statement to the campus community. 21 Jul 2020
Statement by the UCT executive relating to the Ombud’s report The UCT executive has issued to the campus community the following statement relating to the Ombud’s report. 20 Jul 2020
Targeted interventions in patients with minimal TB symptoms needed to minimise spread A burgeoning epidemic of drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) threatens to derail global control efforts of the disease” and countries like South Africa must shift gear to actively search out drug-sensitive and drug-resistant cases. Renowned researcher Professor Keertan Dheda made this point in a recent paper published in the leading medical journal Nature Medicine . 20 Jul 2020
New species of plant discovered in Tokai Park A new species of sedge, the Hidden Veldrush ( Schoenus inconspicuus ) which is listed as critically endangered, has been discovered in Tokai Park. The plant is currently known from fewer than 10 plants on the planet and has only been collected six times at two localities. 17 Jul 2020
UCT extends undergraduate applications deadline for 2021 admission UCT has extended the applications deadline for undergraduate admission in 2021 to 31 August 2020. 17 Jul 2020
Humans need to do better if we’re to avoid ocean system collapse A new relationship between humanity and the ocean is required to secure the continuity of the diverse life support roles provided by the sea, according to a paper published on 17 July 2020 in Nature Communications . 17 Jul 2020
An economy that works for all citizens – Colin Coleman’s ‘ten-point plan’ “South Africa is in trouble.” This was the opening line of a lecture presented at the University of Cape Town by Colin Coleman, former head of investment banking for sub-Saharan Africa at Goldman Sachs and senior fellow and lecturer at Yale University’s Jackson Institute for Global Affairs. 15 Jul 2020
Colin Coleman shares insights on creating an economy for all South Africans Apartheid's legacy two-speed economy, and the fault lines exposed by COVID-19, has shone a light on South Africa's food security, inequality and unemployment challenges.   15 Jul 2020
Reminder: From a two-speed economy to one for all South Africans Apartheid's legacy two-speed economy, and the fault lines exposed by COVID-19, has shone a light on South Africa's food security, inequality and unemployment challenges. 14 Jul 2020
UCT Council elects female chair and deputy For the first time in the University of Cape Town’s history, the two key roles of chair of Council and deputy chair will be simultaneously occupied by women. 13 Jul 2020
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