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UCT’s Dr Linda Mtwisha calls for a national research impact assessment system Dr Linda Mtwisha said it’s imperative to develop a national research impact assessment system where information on research outputs can be collected so that universities that don’t have adequate resources and research capacity are not disadvantaged. 29 Sep 2023 Republished
UCT retains top position in Africa UCT takes top position on the continent in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and in three other major international rankings released earlier this year. 28 Sep 2023
A fellowship to bridge the industry–academia gap UCT and the Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training Authority are launching the Industrial Innovation Fellowship. 27 Sep 2023
Structural mechanics meet rheumatic heart disease and climate change Professor Sebastian Skatulla brought together structural mechanics, rheumatic heart disease and climate change during his inaugural lecture. 26 Sep 2023
New paper shows how AI can accelerate drug discovery in low-resource computational settings A new paper shows how open-source AI and machine learning can identify promising new drug leads in low-resource computational settings. 26 Sep 2023
UCT hosts its first African Traditional and Spiritual Practices Indaba UCT’s first African Traditional and Spiritual Practices Indaba reflected the importance of a diverse and inclusive student health and wellness service. 22 Sep 2023
‘Humanity’ exhibition reimagines the story of human evolution The new Humanity exhibition on human evolution opens at the Iziko South African Museum in Cape Town on 28 September – a collaboration with UCT’s HERI. 22 Sep 2023
Decarbonising concrete production: material efficiency is key, says new paper A new paper shows how emissions from global concrete production can be significantly reduced by improving material efficiency. 22 Sep 2023
Negotiating the fabric of the African university: UCT hosts second session of three-day conference HUMA recently hosted the second day of a three-day conference, held across three South African universities, to discuss what constitutes an African university. 21 Sep 2023
Inaugural lecture foregrounds importance of health economics in SA context UCT’s Prof Edina Sinanovic’s inaugural lecture spotlighted the importance of health economics and decision-making in the South African context. 21 Sep 2023
State-of-the-art simulation suite to fast-track teaching and learning in health sciences UCT’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology’s cutting-edge Simulation Suite has raised the bar for teaching and learning in the field – nationally and on the continent. 21 Sep 2023
Collaborating for enhanced management of climate change risk in cities A new Community of Practice across three universities will strengthen ties with local government for an enhanced climate risk response in South African cities. 13 Sep 2023
Celebrating two decades of excellence: UCT’s Emerging Researcher Programme The Emerging Researcher Programme at UCT’s Research Office is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. 13 Sep 2023
Pleasure activist receives prestigious fellowship Kylie Marais, a PhD candidate in UCT’s Department of Anthropology, was awarded the international Pleasure Fellowship for her research on sex, sexuality, and sexual pleasure. 11 Sep 2023
NRF Awards recognise UCT scholars’ exceptional research UCT academics’ recognition at the NRF Awards is testament to South Africa’s research prowess and a science apparatus that is globally competitive. 07 Sep 2023
UCT welcomes Brazilian vice-chancellors to engage on collaborative opportunities UCT Vice-Chancellor interim Emeritus Professor Daya Reddy, hosts the Brazilian Association of Rectors of State and Municipal Universities led by Professor Odilon Máximo de Marais. 06 Sep 2023
Clinical studies bring GIFT of sexual health closer for women Close to 700 women will be involved in the validation of the Genital Inflammation Test (GIFT) developed at the University of Cape Town (UCT). 04 Sep 2023 Republished
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