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UCT Islam and gender scholar traces her academic journey from early social and gender justice activism
The quest for racial, economic, and gender justice was, from an early stage in her life, what she regarded as a religious obligation, and the anti-racist politics of progressive Muslim organisations strengthened her vision of Islam as a religion that was at once spiritually introspective and politically active.
30 Aug 2024
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UCT leads Africa to the global stage through hosting of world epidemiology congress
The University of Cape Town (UCT) will spearhead Africa's role in global health by hosting the World Congress of Epidemiology (WCE2024) at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 24 to 27 September 2024. For the first time in the event’s history, this renowned gathering, organised by the International Epidemiological Association, will be held on African soil, with over 1 200 delegates expected to attend. The theme for this year’s Congress is “ Epidemiology and complexity: challenges and responses”.
30 Aug 2024
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Concerning: study finds high levels of violence exposure in SA’s young children
A study by Lucinda Tsunga, a PhD graduand from the University of Cape Town (UCT), has described alarmingly high levels of violence exposure in young South African children. These findings carry significant implications for addressing the profound impact of violence exposure on young children in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
29 Aug 2024
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UCT’s Global Surgery and Emergency Medicine divisions designated as WHO collaborating centre
The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) head of Division of Global Surgery Professor Salome Maswime has been selected to lead a newly-designated World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre, which will be crucial in supporting countries in moving their health systems towards universal health coverage.
28 Aug 2024
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UCT to honour globally recognised biostatistician and epidemiologist
The University of Cape Town (UCT) will confer an honorary doctorate on Dr Debbie Bradshaw, a globally recognised biostatistician and epidemiologist who is regarded as South Africa’s foremost expert in the field, during the upcoming graduation season from 2–4 September 2024.
28 Aug 2024
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Research finds early modern humans in Africa made glue from the leaves of diverse plants
Researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) have found that in the Middle Stone Age, early Homo sapiens in South Africa used adhesive substances to attach stone tools to wooden handles and spears. Until now, it was thought that only trees of the genus Podocarpus were used to make these glues. This, on its own, is a spectacular finding, according to UCT and University of Tübingen’s Dr Patrick Schmidt, because Podocarpus conifers do not produce visible exudations of resin that could be used as adhesives.
27 Aug 2024
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UCT researcher pioneers kidney genetics research in Africa with unyielding passion
Dr Khuthala Mnika, a researcher and lecturer in the Division of Human Genetics at the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Faculty of Health Sciences, is passionately committed to pushing the boundaries of our understanding of the genetics of kidney disease in African populations. Her inspiring journey to this crucial work has been filled with challenges, but her dedication and enthusiasm have never wavered.
27 Aug 2024
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UCT academic warns: barriers to HIV treatment access threaten SA’s fight against epidemic
South Africa's HIV epidemic is driven by people who face obstacles in obtaining treatment and struggle to adhere to their daily oral medication or remain in care. The lack of access to long-acting injectable for HIV treatments compounds this challenge. This alarming reality was underscored by University of Cape Town (UCT) Professor Catherine Orrell during her inaugural lecture on Thursday, 22 August.
27 Aug 2024
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UCT’s African Brain Child team triumphs at National Research Foundation Awards
The University of Cape Town’s African Brain Child (ABC) team has been awarded the prestigious National Research Foundation’s (NRF) Science Team Award in recognition of its work extending the boundaries of scientific research in Africa and its positive impact on society. ABC is based at the Neuroscience Institute and the Red Cross Children’s Memorial Hospital
26 Aug 2024
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Professor Plaatjies to reflect on his journey at upcoming inaugural lecture
The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Professor Dizu Zungula Mzikantu Plaatjies has been instrumental in the revival of the appreciation of the bow through his teachings at UCT and other institutions. As both a skilled bow maker and a talented player, his innovative musical style has created fascinating new instruments. On Wednesday, 28 August 2024, Professor Plaatjies will share his journey during his inaugural lecture titled “My Journey.”
26 Aug 2024
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UCT professor leads Faculty of Commerce to a new era of research and social impact
Associate Professor Nkosivile Madinga’s deep commitment to addressing social issues through research has been a defining feature of his career. Now, as the Deputy Dean: Research, Internationalisation and Socially Engaged Scholarship in the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Faculty of Commerce, a role he assumed on 1 January 2024, he is set to inspire a new generation of commerce researchers.
26 Aug 2024
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UCT professor to explore “Radical Critical Fidelity” in inaugural lecture on Islamic Feminism
Muslim ethics have always been influenced by multiple and cosmopolitan intellectual heritages. Islamic feminism is one such contemporary development that makes a significant contribution to debates in Muslim ethics. Professor of religious studies at the University of Cape Town (UCT), Sa’diyya Shaikh will delve deep into this during her inaugural lecture titled “Radical Critical Fidelity: Barzakhi Journeys in Islamic Feminism” on Friday, 23 August 2024.
22 Aug 2024
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Invitation: UCT Children’s Institute launch the South African Child Gauge 2024
The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Children’s Institute will present the main findings of the South African Child Gauge 2024, which focuses on early childhood development, on Wednesday, 21 August 2024.
21 Aug 2024
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Monolingual English for kids? A modern colonial dilemma ¬– UCT lecture
Learners should be taught in their native language so they can grasp the subject matter more efficiently compared to the current situation where English, which is foreign to them, is used as a language of instruction.
21 Aug 2024
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Residents ready to embrace alternative water sources for flushing, study reveals
A study by a University of Cape Town (UCT) academic, Tebogo Mofokeng, has revealed that residents are ready to embrace alternative water sources for flushing. The study focused on residents in two communities in Cape Town and Durban, and examined South Africans’ behaviour towards water.
20 Aug 2024
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