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Older Person’s Grant not ‘nearly enough’ to support SA’s elderly The older persons’ care needs and social grants research study revealed that homes dependent on the Older Person’s Grant recorded a gross underspend on food. 22 Feb 2024
UCT study empowers medical students through AI and open educational resources Research by UCT’s DOT4D has brought to light an innovative approach in medical education, leveraging AI to empower students in creating open educational resources. 20 Feb 2024
Joint professorships and fellowships awarded to UCT and UoB scholars UCT and UoB award joint professorships and fellowships to develop and deepen their strategic research partnership. 15 Feb 2024
Machine-learning research earns UCT academic NRF P-rating UCT’s Dr Jan Buys has been awarded a prestigious P-rating by the National Research Foundation. 15 Feb 2024
SA Magistrates’ Courts survey reveals ‘reassuring’ outcome A survey by UCT’s Democratic Governance and Rights Unit revealed that Magistrates’ Courts are upholding the fundamental constitutional imperatives of equality and dignity. 08 Feb 2024
Three UCT academics among Clarivate’s highly cited list UCT’s Prof Estelle (Vicki) Lambert, Prof Dan Stein, and Assoc Prof Darren Martin have been included on the Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers 2023 list. 08 Feb 2024
Assessing the state of post-school education in an unequal society UCT’s Dr Emma Whitelaw spoke about the state of the economics of the post-school education system. 07 Feb 2024
Don’t take hearing loss for granted Lebogang Ramma, a professor in audiology at UCT, delivered the first inaugural lecture of 2024 on Thursday, 1 February. 05 Feb 2024
Cape Town’s 2021 runaway wildfire: an effect of climate change Rising global temperatures may lead to further extreme wildfire weather conditions in the Mother City in the future. 27 Feb 2023
Flute from his femur – A researcher’s journey with healthcare tech, AI ‘Bone Flute’ caps Ralph Borland’s collaboration with a Tygerberg Hospital surgeon – and a personal journey that fuses art, research, and his experience as a patient. 27 Feb 2023
Project Flamingo: A beacon of light for patients with breast cancer Thanks to its weekend catch-up surgery initiative, Project Flamingo provides hope to patients with breast cancer. 15 Feb 2023
Cape Town’s water: heading in the wrong direction The City of Cape Town’s inhabitants are using too much water, contrary to warnings to implement water-saving measures. 13 Feb 2023
New digital tool helps prepare for malaria outbreaks in southern Africa The Wellcome Trust has provided approximately R487 million to support global research to address urgent health threats brought about by climate change. 08 Feb 2023
SALDRU concludes large-scale research project on the state of SA “A Measurement of Our Ills – and How We Might Fix Them” is based on SALDRU’s Research Project on Employment, Income Distribution and Inclusive Growth. 07 Feb 2023
UCT Knowledge Co-op: Research meets community-based organisations UCT’s Knowledge Co-op fosters collaboration through community-based research projects. 07 Feb 2023
‘Grachte’, pumps and the first hydroelectric station – how water shaped the city The history of water over the past 370 years has dramatically shaped the city, said UCT’s Emeritus Professor Jenny Day in her Summer School lecture. 03 Feb 2023
Inventor shortlisted for prestigious award, secures more UCT funding UCT’s Dr Jack V Fletcher is among 16 talented innovators who have been shortlisted for the 2022 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation. 28 Feb 2022
Novel digital medicines information platform – a ‘game-changer’ for sector The digital version of the South African Medicines Formulary is expected to benefit thousands of clinicians beyond South Africa’s borders. 24 Feb 2022
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