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Prevention still better than ‘cure’ The second-ever HIV “cure” case is a triumph for medical science, but it’s not the answer for the 36.9 million people living with the virus. 29 Mar 2019 Republished
Prof Rybicki named UCT’s most prolific inventor Professor Rybicki has been recognised and rewarded by the National Intellectual Property Office (NIPMO) for his innovative work. 29 Mar 2019
Rating system improves working conditions on digital platforms UCT researchers were part of the team that created the first-ever rating system for working conditions on digital platforms, and it is already showing results. 29 Mar 2019
‘Never let a good crisis go to waste’ ACDI experts played an integral role in the Cape Town Drought Response Learning Initiative, officially launched this week as a reminder of the city’s brush with Day Zero. 28 Mar 2019
Making SA’s climate-change strategies work UCT’s Professor Harald Winkler hailed a new tool published in Nature Climate Change as critical to help countries like South Africa build relevant climate-change strategies. 28 Mar 2019
Protecting the heart of South Africa’s water supply Only 13% of South Africa's strategic water source areas are legally protected. Amanda Mkhonza, an environmental law lecturer at UCT, is determined to change that. 27 Mar 2019
Balancing the global economy of knowledge The authority of northern-centred knowledge formation continues to grow, but the global south is showing significant evidence of change and contestation. 26 Mar 2019 Republished
Meet Baleka, Africa’s first two-legged robot Baleka – a jumping, two-legged robot developed at UCT – is helping researchers figure out new ways for robots to move and inspire young scientists. 25 Mar 2019
Retired UCT academic wins ‘Nobel’ water prize International river-flow expert and retired UCT academic Dr Jackie King is the first SA woman to win the prestigious Stockholm Water Prize, the water community’s Nobel equivalent. 22 Mar 2019 Republished
UCT research tracks widespread illegal killing of rare bird of prey An international study, led by University of Cape Town academics, has traced the disappearance of large numbers of one of England’s rarest birds. 22 Mar 2019
Young UCT researchers working with top climate scientists Two young UCT scientists are among the authors of the next major climate report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). 22 Mar 2019
C-section risk 50 times higher for mothers in Africa The risk of dying after a C-section in Africa is much greater than in high-income countries, according to a new study led by UCT’s Professor Biccard. 20 Mar 2019
Helping African adolescents achieve their potential UCT researchers are part of an international team to accelerate achievements for African adolescents across many areas of their lives. 20 Mar 2019
New study investigates why refugees aren’t going home The length of many of Africa’s wars and the loss of migration networks are just two of the factors preventing the “refugee cycle” from ending. 20 Mar 2019 Republished
Cape Town drought a lesson for SA During National Water Week, a new paper from the ACC warns that the Cape Town drought has powerful climate-change adaptation lessons for other municipalities. 19 Mar 2019
Kelly Chibale: Leading the way in African drug discovery Professor Kelly Chibale, head of UCT’s Drug Discovery and Development Centre (H3D), is overcoming sceptics to take region’s innovation efforts seriously. 19 Mar 2019 Republished
Magical flute’s links to early Islamic robotics Recreating an early 12th century water-powered perpetual flute, part of a rich trove of medieval Islamic inventions, needed some careful research and patient experimentation. 19 Mar 2019
Community health workers critical in HIV battle Community health workers in rural HIV programmes have great potential to improve access to care, but they need proper resources, remuneration and recognition to optimise their interventions. 18 Mar 2019 Republished
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