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Hybridisation and the science of becoming human UCT archaeologist Professor Rebecca Ackermann studies hybridisation and how it has been essential in the evolution of modern humans. 30 Jan 2019 Republished
Alcohol ads a threat to women’s health Far from harmlessly marketing alcohol to young women, targeted advertising instead contributes to hazardous drinking patterns – with detrimental social and health consequences. 30 Jan 2019 Republished
Cape Town’s drought under the microscope PhD candidate Precious Mahlalela dedicated her masterʼs thesis to understanding the cause of the Mother City’s recent drought and received recognition in a top international journal. 29 Jan 2019
Administering drugs via mobile messaging A new device co-developed by UCT could allow doctors to administer drugs to their patients with an instruction sent via mobile messaging. 29 Jan 2019
The challenge for African science While resources may be limited, panellists at a computational neuroscience imbizo co-hosted by UCT are adamant that Africa can still make major contributions to the sciences. 24 Jan 2019
To curb smoking in Nigeria, hike tobacco tax Although its smoking rate is lower than that in high-income countries, Nigeria needs to act to avoid smoking rates increasing. 23 Jan 2019 Republished
Large-scale research funding for UCT UCT researchers are part of two international teams that will receive large-scale funding to establish research hubs that tackle the world’s complex development challenges.  22 Jan 2019
The robotic gliders that roam Antarctic waters Seagliders – sent to survey the Southern Ocean by an international team of researchers – are helping UCT scientists study the waters of Antarctica. 21 Jan 2019
Questions on bio-bricks grown from urine answered News that UCT had grown the first bio-brick from human urine made world headlines. Dr Dyllon Randall’s subsequent public lecture answers common questions about the project. 16 Jan 2019
UCT remains top university in Africa UCT remains the top university in Africa, holding its position at ninth in the 2019 Times Higher Education (THE) Emerging Economies University Rankings. 16 Jan 2019
VC visits world’s largest experiment VC Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng is currently visiting the Swiss home of the world’s largest and most complex scientific instruments, the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN). 14 Jan 2019
Genetic explorers of soft-tissue injuries UCT researchers are exploring the human genome to understand how genetics contributes to a person’s susceptibility to ligament and tendon injuries. 08 Jan 2019
UCT researcher is in the vanguard of preserving threatened languages A UCT researcher has spent 40 years documenting and revitalising endangered languages in Africa.  07 Jan 2019 Republished
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