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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
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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
Multinationals don’t approach investing in Africa the same way
Policymakers need to recognise that there isn’t uniformity in the approaches that multinationals take to corporate social responsibility and empowerment policies
22 Jun 2021
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Children’s Institute releases resource pack for VAC researchers
UCT’s Children’s Institute has co-created a resource pack for research practitioners working in the area of violence against children.
18 Jun 2021
South Africa’s vaccine rollout can succeed
Professors Nicoli Nattrass and Jeremy Seekings believe South Africa’s vaccine rollout can succeed – but it will require leadership and tough negotiations with drug companies.
15 Jun 2021
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Claiming Africa’s place in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
UCT Chancellor Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe delivered the keynote address at Harvard’s inaugural “Partnerships in STEM Innovation and Future Africa” symposium.
11 Jun 2021
Climate change: speaking youth to power
University of Cape Town (UCT) researchers and graduate students recently took part in a global U7+ roundtable discussion on climate change and intergenerational justice, co-hosted by UCT and Georgetown University.
11 Jun 2021
Genetic determinants of rheumatic heart disease risk in black Africans identified
A pan-African study led by UCT researchers has identified the genetic determinants of rheumatic heart disease risk in black Africans.
11 Jun 2021
Missing targets to end HIV in children, a global failure
Governments must review their national strategies and commit resources to three key paediatric HIV issues, writes UCT’s Professor Linda-Gail Bekker and UKZN’s Professor Kaymarlin Govender.
11 Jun 2021
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HIV 40 years on
On 5 June 1981 a short report of five cases of pneumocystis pneumonia in young homosexual men in Los Angeles marked the discovery of AIDS, the first pandemic of the 20th century caused by a completely new virus, HIV.
10 Jun 2021
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The Sisonke trial: Eight lessons for the nationwide vaccine roll-out
UCT’s Professor Linda-Gail Bekker and Associate Professor Lara Fairall reflect on valuable lessons learnt from the Sisonke programme.
10 Jun 2021
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Meet UCT’s 2021 ‘Science Oscar’ finalists
On 29 July 2021, the National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF) will host its 23rd annual awards gala in partnership with South32.
09 Jun 2021
UCT top in Africa in latest world rankings
UCT has been placed 226th globally in the Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings 2022.
09 Jun 2021
VC’s scholarship gives deserving recipients wings to fly
The recipients of the 2021 Mamokgethi Phakeng Scholarship and Prize gathered on the lawns of Glenara to give thanks and celebrate their achievement.
09 Jun 2021
Global recognition for UCT’s Department of Construction Economics and Management
In recognition of its work in Africa, UCT’s Department of Construction Economics and Management has received the International Real Estate Society’s 2021 Corporate Leadership Award.
09 Jun 2021
Trial of potentially variant-proof vaccine ongoing in Western Cape
Professor Graeme Meintjes provides an update on the clinical trial of the hAd5 T-cell COVID-19 vaccine candidate.
08 Jun 2021
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UCT’s H3D secures significant partnerships to fast-track work in Africa
UCT’s Holistic Drug Discovery and Development Unit (H3D) recently secured two significant partnerships to augment its work on the continent.
07 Jun 2021
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