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New biogeochemistry lab: Shift ‘centre of gravity’ to Africa UCT’s new Marine Biogeochemistry Laboratory will escalate high-impact Earth science research and provide a host of opportunities for African researchers. 13 Jun 2022
Attom set to revolutionise geochemistry research A recently acquired mass spectrometer is set to revolutionise and speed up research in its new home in the Department of Geological Sciences. 13 Jun 2022
Ocean sustainability: ‘Many knowledges are needed’ The recent Ocean Cultures conference discussed the diverse perspectives needed to build holistic ocean knowledges. This feature highlights World Oceans Day on 8 June. 08 Jun 2022
School violence needs ‘whole community’ interventions The release of an evidence review summary on preventing violence against children in schools has highlighted the urgency of developing multicomponent strategies. 06 Jun 2022
Child Protection Week: Tend to our children’s cry for help UCT News highlights a recent study by the Children’s Institute which explores the gaps in services that respond to violence against women and children. 02 Jun 2022
Championing equity in a world of scientific colonialism As UCT hosted the 7th World Conference on Research Integrity, the spotlight was on international research collaborations and how to get the powerful Global North to share the driving seat. 02 Jun 2022
Transparency, collaboration underpin clinical and biomedical research integrity UCT Professor Ntobeko Ntusi delivered a plenary session at the 7th World Conference on Research Integrity in the Cape Town. 01 Jun 2022
UCT’s finalists for this year’s ‘Science Oscars’ Four researchers and the Biopharming Research Unit are among the UCT finalists for the 2021/2022 NSTF-South32 Awards. 01 Jun 2022
COVID-19: Study augurs well for research output UCT, along with four other South African universities, led 15 institutions that contributed most to the science of COVID-19 in Africa during the first year of the pandemic. 30 Jun 2021 Republished
National accolade for senior UCT water researcher The Water Institute of South Africa has awarded a prestigious Senior Fellow Membership to Dr Kirsty Carden, the interim director of UCT’s Future Water Institute. 30 Jun 2021
Major boost for UCT-led national Youth Explorer portal SALDRU’s South African Youth Explorer portal has been augmented to include data on services relevant to young people. 29 Jun 2021
UCT postdoc fellow’s research tackles United Nations’ SDG 3 Dr Stanley Makumire’s main research objective is to understand how diseases work at the atomic level. 28 Jun 2021
Digital divide in autism technologies A new study by University of Cape Town (UCT) researchers highlights the widening digital divide in technologies used to help those living with autism. 25 Jun 2021
UCT part of UN‑endorsed network to boost sustainable ocean cities The Ocean Cities Programme, in which UCT’s MARIS participates, has received endorsement from the United Nations. 25 Jun 2021
Why we need to make planetary health part of city design Decisions made now will shape Africa’s cities for decades to come, writes UCT Honorary Associate Professor Tolullah Oni. 24 Jun 2021 Republished
Understanding fair compensation for mining-affected communities moved from their land The value of land for people displaced by mining cannot be measured in monetary terms alone. 24 Jun 2021 Republished
Improving shark conservation in South Africa Rated among the top five countries globally with the highest diversity of shark and ray species, it stands to reason that South Africa should also be a world leader in their conservation. 23 Jun 2021
Student develops multilingual anti-mugging guidelines In an effort to keep Capetonians safe, a UCT first-year social work student has developed a mugging prevention guide tailored to the Mother City’s residents. 23 Jun 2021
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