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Red algae alert! Rhodoliths discovered in SA waters
A team involving UCT has discovered a bed of rhodoliths – ecologically important coral-like red algae – in the ocean off South Africa’s east coast.
12 May 2020
Four of UCT’s best now 2020 FLAIR fellows
Four young UCT researchers have been selected as 2020 Future Leaders – African Independent Research Fellows, recognising them as potential future leaders in their fields.
11 May 2020
Exploited leopards pay long-term inbreeding costs
A UCT study shows how exploitation of leopards is driving behaviour that encourages inbreeding.
11 May 2020
Republished
Student’s smart UVC sanitiser has multi applications
UCT electrical engineering student Rowyn Naidoo is close to finalising an affordable, smart UVC light system that disinfects surfaces, the air and large rooms – and even face masks.
11 May 2020
‘Our bodies love rhythm and routine’: Why sleep is your bestie
Dr Dale Rae’s research offers compelling glimpses into how sleep affects health, mental health and performance, and why quality sleep is vital for COVID-19-induced anxiety.
08 May 2020
Economic implications of COVID-19 in Africa
Associate Professor John Ataguba, a health economist at UCT, explains how COVID-19 is likely to affect African economies.
07 May 2020
COVID-19: Considerations, controversies and challenges in South Africa
In a recently published journal article, UCT’s Professor Keertan Dheda and fellow authors look at some controversies and challenges of COVID-19 in the country.
06 May 2020
Why Africa is making masks mandatory
African countries are moving to make masks mandatory. For those still in doubt, here, researchers answer your key questions.
06 May 2020
Republished
Customary saving schemes seldom resort to the law
South Africa's informal savings associations seldom turn to the courts for help, despite managing an estimated ZAR49.5 billion in member savings.
05 May 2020
Republished
COVID-19: Help a click away for struggling young moms
Isolation in the wake of COVID-19 lockdown further burdens under-resourced and vulnerable mothers. But mental and physical resources are at hand, thanks to Messages4Mothers.
04 May 2020
‘Responding to the climate change emergency’
The Carbon Tax Act, which comes into effect on 1 June will require companies in South Africa to pay a nominal fee each time they emit a ton of greenhouse gases.
31 May 2019
Republished
Snobbish birds prefer to live in luxury
A study of birdlife in South African cities has found birds prefer wealthy areas to poorer ones but will move out if they get cramped.
31 May 2019
UCT to host IdeasLab at World Economic Forum meeting
UCT research will be in the spotlight at the IdeasLab at the World Economic Forum’s 13th Annual Meeting of the New Champions in China in July.
30 May 2019
5 questions with Wade Petersen
UCT chemist Dr Wade Petersen tells us about his research and why it makes him want to get out of bed in the morning.
30 May 2019
UCT prof co-authors award-winning book
An award-winning book, co-authored by UCT’s Professor Tomá Berlanda, explores the challenges and opportunities that relate to designing a sustainable, developing African city.
29 May 2019
Benefits of breastfeeding can last a lifetime
A new UCT-led international study shows that mothers can transfer lifelong protection against infection to their babies by breastfeeding.
29 May 2019
UCT student headed to innovation lab final in Berlin
UCT civil engineering student Hlumelo Marepula is headed for Berlin to represent South Africa at the Falling Walls Lab global final for young innovators.
29 May 2019
Young UCT scientist selected for international leadership initiative
Dickson Mambwe, a PhD student working in the field of drug discovery, has been selected for the prestigious CAS Future Leaders Program.
29 May 2019
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