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Shaping the future: topology and big data UCT mathematical physicist Professor Jeff Murugan explains how applying topology – or the study of shapes in space – to big data can help solve real-world problems. 18 Mar 2019
Growing Africa’s genetic ‘library of life’ Professor Ambroise Wonkam delivered the first Vice-Chancellorʼs Inaugural Lecture for 2019 this week, with a focus on enabling genetic medicine in Africa. 15 Mar 2019
Tackling TB one breath at a time UCT research into the spread of tuberculosis has received a boost with the award of funding from an international seed fund initiative. 15 Mar 2019
Higher education research results via MOOC The results of a two-year investigation into changes in the higher education landscape here and in the UK will be widely shared via a specially created MOOC. 15 Mar 2019
New evidence that UN agencies’ work is effective Researchers tested the United Nations’ concept of ‘accelerators’ – key services that can improve the lives of vulnerable people across many areas – and their synergies. 14 Mar 2019
UCT students to meet Nobel laureates Four UCT students are among 20 top young South African scientists selected to attend a prestigious Nobel laureate meeting in Germany in June. 06 Mar 2019
Climate change: the human factor UCT is driving cutting-edge research to quantify the long-term effects of humans on global warming, with a specific focus on the consequences for the global south. 04 Mar 2019
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