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Falling short of objectives: the ANC, the people and the GNU After 30 years of democracy and a new government, there are lessons we can learn from the ANC not achieving its objectives, says Dr Moferefere Lekorotsoana. 22 Nov 2024

Acceptance and faith: how master’s student Saad Naveed rebuilt his life after tragedy 19 Nov 2024

Fiona Mulaudzi: the inspiring face climbing the ranks 15 Nov 2024

UCT GSB MBA ranked number seven globally for impact and sustainability The UCT GSB’s MBA programme has been ranked number seven globally and number one in Africa in the 2024 Better World MBA ranking by ‘Corporate Knights’ magazine. 15 Nov 2024

Closing the mental healthcare gaps that leave hundreds behind Research by a UCT PhD candidate reveals that care is deficient for South Africans living with severe mental health conditions upon discharge from psychiatric facilities. 14 Nov 2024

Controlling the diabetes crisis: Insights from UCT researchers on World Diabetes Day  As we mark World Diabetes Day, we showcase work done at UCT to better understand the impact of, and drive policy around, diabetes management. 14 Nov 2024

Designing for a sustainable continent and planet Prof Sudesh Sivarasu delivered his inaugural lecture on 24 October. 12 Nov 2024

UCT researcher wins ASSAf Science-for-Society Gold Medal At the recent ASSAf annual awards, a UCT researcher received the prestigious Gold Medal, while nine others were inaugurated as new members of the academy, with one also joining SAYAS. 08 Nov 2024

Global south healthcare workers empowered to tackle complex diseases The Knowledge Translation Unit’s Practical Approach to Care Kit supports primary healthcare professionals in the face of mounting disease burden. 04 Nov 2024

IDM’s Sustainable Science Initiative: A first for Africa in greener research The IDM has taken a step towards greener practices and policies with the launch of its Sustainable Science Initiative. 01 Nov 2024

A new era of urban climate health resilience in Africa CASCADE was launched with a focused mission: to advance the understanding of critical urban health challenges faced by African cities and point towards practical and effective interventions. 30 Nov 2023

Study reaffirms importance of developing nationwide pollen-monitoring system The nationwide pollen-monitoring study is the country’s first-ever aerospora monitoring system. 30 Nov 2023

Honorary doctorate for Kelly Chibale in Switzerland Prof Kelly Chibale has been awarded an honorary doctorate from one of Europe’s oldest and most prestigious universities, the University of Basel. 28 Nov 2023

Bringing home the expertise to tackle TB Based at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Associate Professor Suraj Parihar received a distinguished award to build capacity in immuno-metabolic and immuno-genetic research at UCT. 28 Nov 2023

Orthopaedic curriculum alterations breed more engaged students Student-centered curriculum co-creation in orthopaedic surgery has generated more engagement from scholars, Prof Michael Held said during his inaugural lecture. 24 Nov 2023

KTU’s updated clinical tool reaffirms support for frontline healthcare workers The updated Adult Primary Care clinical tool contains the latest guidelines and policies across multiple clinical programmes. 24 Nov 2023

UCT’s Water Hub wins the Gold Eco-Logic Award The 2023 Eco-Logic Awards took place recently at the Two Oceans Aquarium where UCT’s Water Hub won the Gold Eco-Logic Award. 23 Nov 2023

TLC2023: Classroom things – the ups and downs of ChatGPT Research indicates that ChatGPT can benefit students with accurate answers to theoretical questions but falls short when asked to put theory into practice. 22 Nov 2023

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