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UCT research explores precarious balance of sleep, light and sedentarism among gamers
With frequent and long stints at their computers, the average gamer is a sedentary night owl, often compromising on sleep – especially quality sleep – and being exposed to too much blue light. The topic has been explored in University of Cape Town (UCT) PhD candidate Chadley Kemp’s doctoral thesis.
21 Nov 2023
Sutherland reburial dates confirmed for November 2023
Following the relevant authorisation by the Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture earlier this year and a permit granted previously by the South African Heritage Resource Agency, the University of Cape Town (UCT) confirms that the Sutherland Reburial will take in November 2023.
17 Nov 2023
Invitation: Initiatives to improve and transform surgical education and training
Professor Michael Held, a consultant in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Cape Town (UCT) and Groote Schuur Hospital, will deliver the last lecture of the year in the UCT Inaugural Lecture Series on Thursday, 16 November 2023. The lecture will focus on initiatives to improve and transform surgical education and training and is titled “Right Down to the Bone - Orthopaedic Training and Education”.
15 Nov 2023
UCT launches the world’s first synthesis centre on climate change
The international launch of the African Synthesis Centre for Climate Change, Environment and Development (ASCEND) at the University of Cape Town (UCT) is set to accelerate the pace and nature of climate change action across Africa and globally.
14 Nov 2023
Recreation of ancient seawater reveals which nutrients shaped the evolution of early life
Scientists know very little about conditions in the ocean when life first evolved, but new research published in Nature Geoscience has revealed how geological processes controlled which nutrients were available to fuel their development.
13 Nov 2023
UCT launches groundbreaking mechanical engineering isiXhosa glossary
The University of Cape Town (UCT) has introduced the Mechanical Engineering isiXhosa Glossary, which was recently launched by the Centre for Higher Education Development’s (CHED) Multilingualism Education Project (MEP).
13 Nov 2023
Credibility and independence of the investigation
Statement from UCT Chair of Council, Norman Arendse SC, following a briefing to the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Science and Innovation on the findings and recommendations of the independent panel of investigation into matters pertaining to governance at the institution
08 Nov 2023
UCT academics part of consortium to drive the future of data-driven healthcare solutions
University of Cape Town (UCT) academics are part of the Data Science for Health Discovery and Innovation in Africa (DS-I-Africa) Consortium’s third meeting which is underway in Kigali, Rwanda. The significant event promises to foster collaboration and innovation in the field of data science and health across Africa.
08 Nov 2023
UCT hosting high-profile gathering on interactions between inequalities and climate change
The African Centre of Excellence for Inequality Research (ACEIR) at the University of Cape Town (UCT) is one of the organisers of the international research-for-policy conference on Inequality, Work, and Nature: Strategic Dilemmas and Policy Resolution scheduled for 8–9 November 2023 in Cape Town.
08 Nov 2023
New app to help UCT track and counter sexual misconduct
The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) far-reaching efforts to address gender-based violence (GBV) got an important boost with the introduction of Kwanele, a powerful new digital tool to track and help counter sexual misconduct on its campuses.
06 Nov 2023
UCT to launch first online postgraduate diplomas on edX
The University of Cape Town (UCT) in partnership with 2U, Inc. , the company behind global online learning platform edX, will launch three new online postgraduate diplomas – one-year graduate level programmes – on edX . UCT will offer diplomas in marketing, public sector accounting and sports management, with the first cohorts for the new programmes starting in February 2025.
01 Nov 2023
Daily pressures of surgical service delivery in health systems under strain
Professor Lydia Cairncross, the head of the Department of Surgery at the University of Cape Town/Groote Schuur Hospital Academic Complex will deliver her inaugural lecture on Thursday, 2 November 2023 to mark her promotion to full professor.
31 Oct 2023
Allow all professional nurses and midwives to prescribe PrEP, say experts
In an editorial published in the South African Medical Journal , the University of Cape Town (UCT) HIV experts have urged the National Department of Health, the South African Pharmacy Council, nurse training institutions and authorities to allow all professional nurses and midwives to prescribe pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to enable simplified and de-medicalised PrEP with an urgent focus on expanding the PrEP service delivery workforce.
30 Oct 2023
UCT oceanographer part of team to receive €12m grant for climate change project
The University of Cape Town (UCT) biogeochemical oceanographer, Associate Professor Sarah Fawcett , is part of an international research team that has received funding from the European Research Council (ERC) to better understand the ocean’s role in ongoing and future and climate change.
26 Oct 2023