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Pregnancy, obesity and HIV explored in new study UCT is joining forces with two leading US universities to study a worldwide problem: obesity, specifically in pregnant HIV-positive women and their children. 19 Nov 2020
Alan Hirsch: a legacy of service and building leadership After an incredible 28 years at UCT, Professor Alan Hirsch will retire at the end of the year. 19 Nov 2020
Report highlights climate indicators and opportunities Deemed the world’s most comprehensive review of G20 climate action, the Climate Transparency Report includes a South African profile compiled by UCT’s Energy Systems Research Group. 18 Nov 2020
School of IT Showcase displays students’ ingenuity The annual School of IT Showcase gives senior UCT students in the field of science an opportunity to present their best work. 18 Nov 2020
Bidding farewell to Dr Dale Peters, UCT eResearch director The UCT research community bids farewell to Dr Dale Peters, UCT eResearch director. 17 Nov 2020
Careers Service and Student Wellness receive funding boost A grant has made it possible for two of UCTʼs vital student support services to bolster their resources during a challenging year. 17 Nov 2020
COVID-19 could ‘derail’ gender-equality progress in SA’s labour market Progress in South Africa’s labour market regarding gender equality hangs in the balance as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, new UCT research has revealed. 17 Nov 2020
Hugh Corder: a man for all seasons After an unanticipated and last-minute delay in retiring, Hugh Corder ended his 48-year formal association with UCT in September 2020. His contributions have been inestimable. 16 Nov 2020
UCT supports World Diabetes Day Ahead of World Diabetes Day, UCT’s Professor Naomi Levitt said not enough is being done globally to prevent and manage the disease. 13 Nov 2020
A celebration of UCT research 2019-2020 The latest issue of the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) annual research publication Research & Innovation Highlights was launched at UCT’s first virtual annual research function last night, along with the sixth edition of the eResearch report. 13 Nov 2020
New, rare syndrome puts children at risk UCT researchers are part of a team investigating a rare disease which compromises the immune system of children and seems to have COVID-19 as a precursor. 13 Nov 2020
Student entrepreneurs rise to the challenge UCT’s top student entrepreneurial minds were acknowledged at The Pitch UCT finals event, which was held online on 10 November. 12 Nov 2020
Thembekile ‘Kimi’ Makwetu It is with great shock and profound sadness that we learn of the passing of Thembekile ‘Kimi’ Makwetu, the auditor general of South Africa – a comrade of the struggle for the emancipation of South Africans, an activist and servant of the people. 12 Nov 2020
Student start-up gives peers ‘wings’ to fly Ndabenhle Ntshangase, the co-founder of AirStudent, a student-centred travel business, is preparing to pitch during the upcoming Entrepreneurship Intervarsity final later this month. 12 Nov 2020
UCT VC calls on higher education to reinvent itself At the 23rd annual Kgosi Edward Patrick Lebone Molotlegi Memorial Lecture, UCT’s VC called on higher education to disrupt, and to seize the opportunity to reinvent itself. 12 Nov 2020
‘Happy, sad, grateful’ – retiree Fouzia Thesen reflects Fouzia Thesen is retiring from UCT after 20 years as part of the cleaning services team. She’s learnt much, and has seen her granddaughter graduate here. 11 Nov 2020
Research uncovers links between substance abuse and psychotic disorders A team of researchers at UCT have presented a paper identifying the links between substance abuse and psychotic disorders. 11 Nov 2020
Groundbreaking new book: Africa and the Sustainable Development Goals A new book, co-edited by a University of Cape Town researcher, harnesses global research partnership to offer comprehensive and critical exploration of sustainable development goals in Africa. 10 Nov 2020
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