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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
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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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