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UCT academics’ research excellence recognised by leading SA academies of science ASSAf and SAYAS
Ten University of Cape Town (UCT) researchers have been inducted as members of the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf). Concurrently, the South African Young Academy of Science (SAYAS) admitted one researcher from UCT.
19 Dec 2023
UCT gets massive R200m donation from Donald Gordon Foundation
The University of Cape Town (UCT) is pleased to announce a momentous donation of R200 million from the Donald Gordon Foundation (DGF), marking a transformative leap for the university's Neuroscience Institute. This substantial contribution is set to accelerate innovative neuroscience research in Africa and on a global scale.
18 Dec 2023
South African men face massive, disproportionate burden of homicide – UCT research
A recent study by researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) and the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) confirmed that South African men bear an enormous burden of homicide, reflecting their neglect in prevention and policy responses to violence.
08 Dec 2023
UCT records an unqualified audit report for 2022
The University of Cape Town (UCT) Council is pleased to report that its external auditor, PricewaterhouseCoopers Incorporated (PwC), has signed the consolidated financial statement for the year ended 31 December 2022 and expressed an unqualified audit opinion.
06 Dec 2023
UCT among nine partners in new collaborative to strengthen primary healthcare in Africa
The University of Cape Town (UCT) is one of the nine partners in the new Africa Higher Education Health Collaborative (AHEHC), a pioneering initiative aimed at strengthening primary healthcare across Africa and empowering the continent’s health sector through transformative education and innovation.
06 Dec 2023
UCT project towards a water-sensitive campus making great strides
Good progress has been made to help the University of Cape Town (UCT) become a water-sensitive campus, through the Khusela Ikamva “Secure the Future” Sustainable Campus research project. The project is in its third year and supports the environmental sustainability goals of UCT’s Vision 2030.
04 Dec 2023
Road crashes second leading cause of death among children in Cape Town – UCT study
A study by the University of Cape Town (UCT)’s PhD graduate-in-waiting Zulfah Albertyn-Blanchard has found that road traffic crashes are the second leading cause of death among children living in the City of Cape Town (CoCT).
04 Dec 2023
UCT professor wins prestigious award to tackle TB
Associate Professor Suraj Parihar from the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Department of Pathology, who is also a member of the Institute for Infectious Diseases and Molecular Medicine (IDM), has been awarded a National Institutes of Health (NIH) Emerging Global Leader Award to build capacity in immune-metabolic and immune-genetic research at the university.
01 Dec 2023
Newly elected UCT SRC president prioritises student mental health
The newly elected president of the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Students’ Representative Council (SRC), Hlamulo Khorommbi has reaffirmed his commitment to serving UCT’s diverse student community – the university’s largest constituency. Prioritising their mental health and well-being, ensuring improved support for international students, and leading from the front are high priorities.
01 Dec 2023
Honorary doctorate for UCT drug discovery trailblazer
Leading University of Cape Town (UCT) scholar and scientist Professor Kelly Chibale has been awarded an honorary doctorate from the Faculty of Science at the University of Basel, Switzerland – a world-leading research university – and one of the oldest in Europe.
01 Dec 2023
CASCADE’s launch ushers in a new era of urban climate health resilience in Africa
The Cascading Climate and Health Risks in African Cities (CASCADE) consortium was officially launched on Monday, 20 November 2023 with a focused mission to advance the understanding of critical urban health challenges faced by African cities and point towards practical and effective interventions.
24 Nov 2023
UCT GSB Library on a mission to increase pool of blood stem cell donors
The University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business (UCT GSB) Library is on a mission to increase the pool of blood stem cell (bone marrow) donors in South Africa and lend a hand in the global fight against blood cancers.
22 Nov 2023
Six UCT scholars head to Oxford University after receiving prestigious Rhodes Scholarships
Six University of Cape Town (UCT) scholars have received the prestigious Rhodes Scholarships to study at Oxford University in 2024. The six scholars-elect – Justine Crook-Mansour, Daniel Erasmus, Sagel Kundieko, Mothibi Mathivha, Leago Sebesho and Savannah Verhage – are part of the ten exceptional young graduates from across the Southern Africa region.
21 Nov 2023