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Tackling lupus from the ‘cathedral of science’ Dr Kate Webb, recently selected as a Crick African Network Fellow, will travel between UCT and The Francis Crick Institute in London exploring ways to tackle lupus in Africa. 30 Apr 2019
The road to spatial transformation Research provides a window into the obstacles and prospects for spatial transformation along the strategic Voortrekker Road Corridor in Cape Townʼs northern suburbs. 30 Apr 2019
Small-scale farming and agroecology Rachel Wynberg, the bio-economy research chair at UCT, and Laura Pereira, a researcher at Stellenbosch University, discuss agroecology and how it can make a difference. 30 Apr 2019 Republished
Investing in climate-change protection UCT’s ACDI is part of a multidisciplinary research team seeking answers to questions such as how investment in ecological infrastructure will offer protection against droughts and floods. 26 Apr 2019
Students accelerating healthcare solutions A new initiative by UCT’s Surgical Society offers students across faculties the chance to seek innovative solutions to some of South Africa’s most entrenched healthcare hurdles. 26 Apr 2019
What the scientist learned from the cheetah’s tail From a cheetah’s tail to professional athletes: UCT researchers are using robotics to study how bodies move. 26 Apr 2019
Gender pay gap shrinks for some women The new minimum wage law has reduced gender pay inequality at the bottom end of the income scale, but highly educated women still face discrimination. 26 Apr 2019 Republished
UCT researcher awarded Global Professorship Professor Shadreck Chirikure is one of 10 scholars from around the world awarded a Global Professorship by the British Academy. 23 Apr 2019
A minimum unit price on alcohol could limit heavy drinking South Africa offers cheap liquor to heavy drinkers, but research from the UCT Graduate School of Business suggests that there may be a Scottish solution. 23 Apr 2019 Republished
UCT first university to adopt global ethics code The University of Cape Town has adopted a global code that aims to counter ethics dumping. 18 Apr 2019
Gary Maartens awarded NRF A-rating Professor Gary Maartens, head of clinical pharmacology at the University of Cape Town, has been awarded a prestigious A-rating by the National Research Foundation. 18 Apr 2019
SATVI wins Social Responsiveness Award Tuberculosis research and prevention group SATVI was named the winner of UCT’s 2018 Social Responsiveness Award in recognition of its work in Cape Winelands communities. 16 Apr 2019
Common contraceptive could raise TB risk A breakthrough study at UCT has revealed that one of the country’s most commonly used injectable contraceptives could potentially increase users’ risk of contracting tuberculosis. 15 Apr 2019
UCT’s increased focus on the SDGs In July, South Africa will be among 51 countries to review their progress towards meeting the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. 15 Apr 2019
Microscopic marine creatures driving Earth’s temperature New research is looking at how microscopic phytoplankton interact with nutrients in the ocean and their impact on the Agulhas marine system. 12 Apr 2019 Republished
Fourth UCT degree for EMS director Medeé Rall, director of the Centre for Extra-Mural Studies at UCT, collects her fourth degree from the institution today – her PhD in education. 12 Apr 2019
Data science to support cyclone relief efforts UCT eResearch is partnering with the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team and Missing Maps to support the disaster response operations following Cyclone Idai, via remote mapping. 10 Apr 2019
International poverty study’s lessons for SA UCT Department of Psychology academics collaborated on an international poverty study that has key lessons for South Africa. 09 Apr 2019
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