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The role of healthcare professionals in tackling the root causes of violence Violence is a scourge in South Africa. In his inaugural lecture, Prof Sithombo Maqungo asks what the role of the clinician is in tackling its root causes. 10 Dec 2024
Four UCT academics ranked among top 1% of most-cited researchers UCT researchers' global impact has been recognised in Clarivate’s 2024 Highly Cited Researchers list. 06 Dec 2024
UCT and MeerKAT make giant strides in unveiling mysteries of the universe The ground-breaking MeerKAT Pulsar Timing Array Project’s findings are published in the Monthly Notice of the Royal Astronomical Society. 06 Dec 2024
Brewing vaping crisis among high school pupils A study led by UCT has revealed a brewing vaping crisis among high school pupils. 04 Dec 2024
‘Yes, GBV manifests through online platforms too’ Aphiwe Mhlangulana’s PhD thesis spotlights technology-facilitated gender-based violence. 03 Dec 2024
World AIDS Day: Celebrating Progress, Confronting the Challenges Ahead On World AIDS Day, we celebrate the groundbreaking work of UCT researchers in addressing the HIV/AIDS epidemic, showcasing their commitment to equity, innovation, and access to care. 02 Dec 2024
UCT students continue to dominate the Greenovate Awards UCT students win top prizes at the Greenovate Awards. 28 Dec 2023
Entrepreneurship Intervarsity competition – a ‘game-changing’ experience Vuyolwethu Mpetshwa, a finalist in the Entrepreneurship Intervarsity competition, said the experience shaped her entrepreneurial journey meaningfully. 28 Dec 2023
‘I decided to go for my dream’ The funding Tatenda Nyamutamba was meant to receive in 2021 for her master’s was declined at the last minute. Her Plan B was to fund herself. 28 Dec 2023
A win for books at the 2023 UCT Annual Staff Awards Prof Dan Stein, Dr Mignonne Breier and Assoc Prof Barbara Boswell took home top honours for their literary contributions at the 2023 Staff Awards. 27 Dec 2023
UCT leaps to 31st in the world for sport science UCT placed 31st in the world for sport science in the latest ShanghaiRanking released on 15 December. 22 Dec 2023
Tackling Africa’s grand challenges together UCT tackles the continent’s grand challenges through seven project awards selected for potential for impact, scale and sustainability in addressing UCT’s Vision 2030 for research. 22 Dec 2023
A doctorate programme for progress UCT has been working with the University of Stirling in Scotland to help staff at historically disadvantaged South African universities obtain PhDs. 22 Dec 2023
UCT-led project amplifies mothers’ voices to effect social change A group of mothers from low-income communities in Cape Town utilised photography to shine a spotlight on their struggles and advocate for change. 21 Dec 2023
FHS graduate’s research focuses on combating breast cancer in African women UCT graduate, Maryam Karaan is on a mission to develop tools to combat cancer 21 Dec 2023
DVC Prof Sue Harrison bids farewell to UCT DVC for Research and Internationalisation Prof Sue Harrison is bidding UCT farewell after three decades 21 Dec 2023
‘Accidental academic’ Prof Shanaaz Mathews wins 2022 Alan Pifer Award A highlight of UCT’s recent Research Celebration was the conferring of the 2022 Alan Pifer Award to Prof Shanaaz Mathews, a health sciences researcher.  20 Dec 2023
Two esteemed UCT scholars receive Royal Society medals Prof Dan Stein and Emer Prof Michael Meadows have received Royal Society Medals for 2024. 20 Dec 2023
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