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‘Responding to the climate change emergency’ The Carbon Tax Act, which comes into effect on 1 June will require companies in South Africa to pay a nominal fee each time they emit a ton of greenhouse gases. 31 May 2019 Republished
Snobbish birds prefer to live in luxury A study of birdlife in South African cities has found birds prefer wealthy areas to poorer ones but will move out if they get cramped. 31 May 2019
5 questions with Wade Petersen UCT chemist Dr Wade Petersen tells us about his research and why it makes him want to get out of bed in the morning. 30 May 2019
Benefits of breastfeeding can last a lifetime A new UCT-led international study shows that mothers can transfer lifelong protection against infection to their babies by breastfeeding. 29 May 2019
UCT student headed to innovation lab final in Berlin UCT civil engineering student Hlumelo Marepula is headed for Berlin to represent South Africa at the Falling Walls Lab global final for young innovators. 29 May 2019
Young UCT scientist selected for international leadership initiative Dickson Mambwe, a PhD student working in the field of drug discovery, has been selected for the prestigious CAS Future Leaders Program. 29 May 2019
Climate 100 honour for Mark New UCT’s Professor Mark New has been listed among the world’s 100 most influential people in climate policy for 2019. 28 May 2019
The case against e-cigarettes South Africa can tackle confusion around the safety of e-cigarettes by prioritising the Draft Control of Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Bill. 28 May 2019 Republished
Nine UCT researchers among NSTF-South32 Awards finalists UCT researchers have been named in a total of 14 categories in the final round of this year's ‘Science Oscars’ – the NSTF-South32 Awards. 28 May 2019
The learning curve of UCT graduates’ trans-Africa cycle Inspired by what they learnt at UCT, five young graduates are cycling from Cairo to Cape Town to explore Africa up close from a developmental perspective. 27 May 2019
UCT seeks ‘an individual of stature’ UCT’s new chancellor, its sixth, will be “an individual of stature with exceptional personal qualities”. But who can nominate candidates and who can be nominated? 24 May 2019
Africa first for UCT’s cybersecurity UCT has become the first higher education institution in Africa to be named a full member of global incident response body FIRST. 24 May 2019
Transformation is heart work A panel discussion held as part of the GSBʼs Africa Month events examined the challenges and successes of attempting to create a truly welcoming environment on campus. 24 May 2019
Online platform to transform African legal research The first graphical citator for African case law in the world is being launched by AfricanLII and the Democratic Governance and Rights Unit at UCT. 24 May 2019
UCT adds Khoekhoegowab to its language courses UCT announced during its Africa Month celebrations the addition of Khoekhoegowab, the indigenous Khoisan language, to its multilingual short courses. 23 May 2019
#MustFall movements were ‘an act of love’ Political commentator and author Rekgotsofetse Chikane used the occasion of a book discussion at the GSB to provide some insight into higher education’s #MustFall movements. 23 May 2019
Five things I learnt at d-school A one-day introductory course at the Hasso Plattner Institute offered UCT staff and students valuable insights into the how and why of design thinking. 22 May 2019
Double publication prize for archaeologist Chirikure Head of the Department of Archaeology Professor Shadreck Chirikure has won the Antiquity Prize for the best paper of 2018, his second such award. 22 May 2019
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