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Bringing home the expertise to tackle TB Based at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Associate Professor Suraj Parihar received a distinguished award to build capacity in immuno-metabolic and immuno-genetic research at UCT. 28 Nov 2023

Orthopaedic curriculum alterations breed more engaged students Student-centered curriculum co-creation in orthopaedic surgery has generated more engagement from scholars, Prof Michael Held said during his inaugural lecture. 24 Nov 2023

Inaugural Future Leaders cohort laud valuable, insightful programme The Future Leaders Programme has advanced the inaugural cohort’s academic careers in a myriad of ways. 17 Nov 2023

Sabre-tooth cat named after renowned UCT scientist A sabre-tooth cat species – ‘Lokotunjailurus chinsamyae’ – has been named after UCT’s Prof Anusuya Chinsamy-Turan. 14 Nov 2023 Republished

UCT’s groundbreaking mechanical engineering isiXhosa glossary A mechanical engineering isiXhosa glossary has been launched at UCT to bolster student success and access. 10 Nov 2023

First climate change synthesis centre for Africa launched, hosted at UCT A world-first climate change and environment development synthesis centre is set to accelerate the pace and nature of climate change action. 09 Nov 2023

Protecting research integrity from predatory journals Predatory journals pose a serious threat to research integrity and trust in science. One former UCT researcher has fallen victim to their increasingly harmful practices. 09 Nov 2023

Blue skies: UCT SARChI Chair leading in the global aviation industry The work of SARChI Chair Professor Arnaud Malan puts South Africa on the map in the global aviation industry. 09 Nov 2023

UCT hosts international forum on water policy The 11th biennial Rosenberg Forum on International Water Policy was held at the UCT Graduate School of Business from 24 to 27 October 2023. 08 Nov 2023

SA’s over 55 are redefining aging and reshaping consumer behaviour UCT’s Liberty Institute of Strategic Marketing’s latest report on South Africa’s over 55 demographic shows an active age bracket. 08 Nov 2023

ACDI researcher wins AXA XL Climate Water Nexus Award Petra Holden has been awarded the prestigious AXA XL Climate Water Nexus Award for her research on equitable nature-based solutions for a sustainable climate future. 07 Nov 2023

Reflections from a surgeon in service of the community Prof Lydia Cairncross, the head of UCT’s Department of Surgery, delivered her inaugural lecture on Thursday, 2 November. 06 Nov 2023

‘Most life-time mental health problems begin in mid-teens, early adulthood’ Easily accessible mental health services for teens and young adults are key to avert life-long struggles, said Prof Matthew Broome. 03 Nov 2023

Screen and treat essential to beat cervical cancer UCT’s Prof Lynette Denny highlighted the importance of an effective screen-and-treat approach to make inroads with cervical cancer. 02 Nov 2023

UCT GSB’s Executive MBA ranked top 5 globally for gender diversity The UCT GSB’s EMBA programme has once again made the Top 100 in the latest Financial Times Executive MBA rankings – the only African business school to appear on the list. 31 Oct 2023

Reimagining the African norm for smart cities The promotion of Assoc Prof Nancy Odendaal to the prestigious rank of full professor was marked with her inaugural lecture on Tuesday, 24 October. 27 Oct 2023

Grant of €12m for climate change project An international research team involving a UCT academic receives ERC Synergy Grant for interdisciplinary project. 27 Oct 2023

Environmental sustainability on the mind as all-women voyage sails to Antarctica A group of 188 women with STEMM backgrounds will be embarking on a voyage to Antarctica in a bid to promote sustainability. 27 Oct 2023

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