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Brave new world: On the edge of a second quantum revolution
Professor Jeff Murugan’s inaugural lecture described the possibilities of quantum mechanics, not least of which is an era of clean energy through quantum batteries.
05 May 2023
UCT to host new Wellcome-funded Discovery Research Platform for Infection
CIDRI-Africa at UCT has been chosen to host eight new Wellcome-funded Discovery Research Platforms.
05 May 2023
International innovation title for UCT engineers’ greywater solution
The UCT NextGen Engineers team have won another international innovation prize for their 3D-printed, modular greywater filter with applications in water-poor, disadvantaged communities.
03 May 2023
An ode to Emer Prof George Ekama
Emer Prof George Ekama from UCT’s EBE faculty passed away on 19 February 2023.
03 May 2023
UCT opera star who broke glass ceiling to sing at coronation
UCT opera star and alumnus Pretty Yende, who shook up the Eurocentric, elitist world of opera, will sing at the royal coronation on 6 May.
02 May 2023
UCT GSB reached its highest ranking to date for customised programmes
The latest ranking of customised programmes from the Financial Times shows the UCT GSB is leading in Africa.
31 May 2022
Diversity and inclusivity: mainstays of research integrity
Research institutions must clearly define and promote inclusivity as cornerstones of research integrity, delegates heard at the opening WCRI plenary.
31 May 2022
UCT to introduce KiSwahili from 2023
UCT will add KiSwahili to its language offerings from 2023, hoping to launch it as a major in 2028, the VC has announced.
27 May 2022
Ground-breaking project to monitor well-being of wildlife using robotics and AI
A revolutionary project developed by UCT’s Associate Professor Amir Patel will use robotics and artificial intelligence to accurately monitor the health status of wildlife.
25 May 2022
Minister Pandor delivers public lecture to celebrate Africa Month
UCT celebrated Africa Month on 17 May 2022 with a public lecture by Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation.
25 May 2022
Pan-Africanism – towards ultimate emancipation
On 20 May, UCT’s SRC hosted an Africa Day event to encourage African unity and aid debt clearance for African international students.
25 May 2022
LGBTI activists convene at UCT for 2022 Kopano conference
LGBTI activists from across southern Africa have convened for the biennial Kopano conference being held at the Kramer Law Building on middle campus this week.
24 May 2022
‘Believe in your idea or no one else will’
Eight UCT student entrepreneurs made the internal cut of the Entrepreneurship Intervarsity competition and will now prepare for the regional round in August.
23 May 2022
Harnessing healthcare to build the ‘Africa We Want’
Keynote speakers from UCT, the Africa CDC as well as the University of Global Health Equity shed light on the challenges and opportunities for the healthcare sector in Africa.
23 May 2022
Biological Diversity Day: Peri-urban living a ‘poisoned chalice’ for city’s caracals
New research reveals bioaccumulation of pesticides in wildlife around the city’s urban fringes, endangering key predators, such as caracals.
20 May 2022
Construction projects require a targeted strategic formula to succeed
During her inaugural lecture, UCT’s Professor Abimbola Windapo said construction projects require a unique, targeted strategic formula to succeed.
19 May 2022
How the pandemic has impacted our Sustainable Development Goals
VC Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng takes stock in a post COVID-19 world where collaboration is essential to better a global community.
19 May 2022
New TB drug combination trial – hope for shorter treatment
A new trial at the UCTLI involving a novel TB drug candidate BTZ-043 spells hope for TB patients.
19 May 2022
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