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Development in Africa is on a firm footing – here’s how to take it to the next level The end of 2016 provides an opportunity to take stock of Africa’s recent economic performance and future prospects.  21 Dec 2016
The future of TV – where documentary meets fiction meets mocumentary The National Geographic Channel is known for its nature documentaries, not for fictional television programming.  20 Dec 2016
Shining new light on ancient malaria drugs John Woodland, a student from the Department of Chemistry at UCT, recently graduated with a PhD. 19 Dec 2016
New fellows honoured for distinguished work 2016 UCT fellows – Professor Nicola Mulder, head of the Computational Biology Division in the Department of Integrative Biomedical Sciences, and Alphose Zingoni, professor of structural engineering and mechanics in the Department of Civil Engineering – were formally inducted at a dinner on 7 December.  09 Dec 2016
Up-and-coming researchers recognised by College of Fellows UCT’s College of Fellows has awarded the Young Researcher Award to three young academics to honour the significant contributions each have made to research in their particular fields.  08 Dec 2016
Wellcome Centre for Infectious Diseases Research at UCT: a first in Africa A Wellcome Centre for Infectious Diseases Research in Africa (CIDRI-Africa) will be established at the University of Cape Town... 07 Dec 2016
Rheumatic heart disease: the unknown plague of the poor It starts with a sore throat, commonly known as ‘strep throat’. 06 Dec 2016
Iconic conifers under threat A team of UCT ecologists has used repeat photography to study the decline of the critically endangered Clanwilliam cedar.  05 Dec 2016
Rings and things… other ways to prevent HIV are on the cards The rate of HIV infection remains greater than the number of people initiating treatment.  30 Nov 2016
Vietnam cancels nuclear reactor deal: a lesson for South Africa Vietnam recently announced that it would be cancelling its contract to buy two nuclear reactors from Rosatom , the Russian nuclear vendor.  28 Nov 2016
Wildlife solutions for a crowded planet A centuries-long war has been ongoing in the Western Cape province of South Africa... 25 Nov 2016
How justice can be brought to South Africa’s rooibos industry There are political, environmental and social controversies associated with that most delectable of South African beverages: rooibos tea.  24 Nov 2016
Africa's health won't improve without reliable data and collaboration The Universal Declaration of Human Rights asserts that “all people are born equal in dignity and rights”.  24 Nov 2016
Peace parks and people’s rights Southern Africa’s peace parks have given animals a regional passport to move freely across international borders.  23 Nov 2016
The first time I visited CERN, I was speechless – Chilufya Mwewa Every year, CERN’s ATLAS project awards a special PhD grant to between three and eight young researchers from around the world. 23 Nov 2016
A giant leap for astronomy, another giant leap for South Africa Earlier this year, an international team of astronomers that included two South Africans managed to explore behind thick clouds of dust particles in the Milky Way ... 21 Nov 2016
Why a narrow view of restorative justice blunts its impact We have all at one time or another applied the principles and practices that restorative justice is based on.  17 Nov 2016
Considering the technical readiness of South Africa to support the shale gas industry The discovery and exploitation of very large shale gas reserves in countries like the United States have transformed the energy market .  11 Nov 2016
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