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Celebrations galore as Estates and Custodial Services staff upskill in digital literacy Dozens of UCT’s Estates and Custodial Services staff received certificates in recognition of their participation in a digital literacy programme. 16 Jul 2024

Advancing health through innovation: The IDM’s journey The IDM, based at UCT, celebrates a dynamic cohort of young scientists and two decades of excellence in infectious disease research. 09 Jul 2024

Childhood trauma begets substance abuse among adolescents A UCT-led study found that adolescents who experience childhood trauma are more likely to develop problematic substance-use behaviours. 08 Jul 2024

Cross-sectional study spotlights unnerving findings on phantom limb pain Research by UCT’s Dr Katleho Limakatso finds that a large proportion of patients who have undergone lower limb amputations experience phantom limb pain. 08 Jul 2024

Global rankings: UCT rises in research ranking UCT has been ranked 116th globally by the US News Best Global Universities Rankings, up nine places. 05 Jul 2024

Multi-layered approach necessary to build safe, inclusive schools During the annual Newly Qualified Teachers Project’s Winter School, UCT’s Ronald Addinall unpacked how to create safe and inclusive schools. 04 Jul 2024

HIV drug trial shows injection twice-yearly 100% effective against infection UCT’s Prof Linda-Gail Bekker, principal investigator for the South African part of the study, tells Nadine Dreyer what makes this breakthough so significant and what to expect next. 04 Jul 2024 Republished

200 Young South Africans list: The UCT connection Several UCT alumni feature in the latest Mail and Guardian 200 Young South Africans. 04 Jul 2024

UCT soars to 77th place worldwide in 2024 THE Impact Rankings UCT ranked 77th worldwide in the 2024 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, with six areas ranked in the top 100. 03 Jul 2024

South–South partnership inspires formation of Knowledge Translation Unit in Brazil The formation of a Knowledge Translation Unit in Brazil showcases the benefits of South–South partnerships regarding improving healthcare in low- and middle-income countries. 31 Jul 2023

Pay it forward: EMS launches young adults coding course The Centre for Extra-Mural Studies has launched two coding courses for young adults and senior learners – a leg up in a society of rising youth unemployment. 31 Jul 2023

Government ‘systematically denied’ care for elderly, young children during global pandemic UCT master’s student Juhi Kasan’s research revealed that government failed to aptly support the elderly and young children during the COVID-19 pandemic. 31 Jul 2023

Macassar’s community ‘storytelling project’ wins 2022 Social Responsiveness Award Winner of the 2022 Social Responsiveness Award, Clint Abrahams, talks about the design-build project that brought a community, its history and stories to life. 31 Jul 2023

Gina Ziervogel takes the helm at the African Climate Development Initiative Assoc Prof Gina Ziervogel brings experience in climate governance, adaptation and transdisciplinary approaches to her new role of director of the African Climate and Development Initiative. 27 Jul 2023

UCT caps over 100 PhD graduates UCT once again celebrated its academic community during the July PhD graduation ceremony. 27 Jul 2023

Re-imagining Africa’s story Former UCT VC Dr Mamphela Ramphele and Stellenbosch University’s Assoc Prof Rika Preiser presented findings uncovered during a collaborative project. 27 Jul 2023

EBE launches positive psychology programme to build resilience and academic success The Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment will launch a semester-long character strengths course for its students after an overwhelmingly successful pilot programme. 27 Jul 2023

Four distinguished South Africans receive UCT hon docs In recognition of their top-rated work across a multitude of fields, UCT has awarded four esteemed South Africans honorary doctorates. 26 Jul 2023

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