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SAMRC / UCT Drug Discovery Unit’s track record secures five more years of funding The SAMRC has approved a five-year continuation for the SAMRC/UCT Drug Discovery and Development Research Unit, under the directorship of Professor Kelly Chibale. 28 Feb 2025
UCT study finds high prevalence of critical illness in African hospitals One in eight hospital in-patients (12.5%) are critically ill in Africa, according to a new study by researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) in collaboration with international partners. Of these, one in five (21%) die within seven days, compared to 2.7% of patients who are not critically ill. 28 Feb 2025 Media release
South Africa’s working class grows despite economic challenges – UCT Liberty Institute report A landmark study, The Majority Report 2025 , published by the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Liberty Institute , revealed that South Africa’s working class – households earning between R8 000 and R22 000 per month – has expanded significantly despite the country’s ongoing economic struggles. 27 Feb 2025 Media release
Budget postponement underscores critical reality – UCT CFO The recent postponement of South Africa’s 2025/26 National Budget’s tabling underscored a critical reality: the bedrock of effective governance lies in securing consistent and reliable revenue streams. 27 Feb 2025 Media release
Foregrounding Africa: UCT and VC leads on international stage UCT and VC lead the IARU Presidents Meeting at ETH Zurich. 27 Feb 2025
Joint proposal on fee debt and other updates The University of Cape Town (UCT) Council has approved a joint proposal submitted by the executive and the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) to address 2024 fee debt issues affecting financially vulnerable students. 26 Feb 2025
Update on the 2025 Council-approved General Operating Budget The recent postponement of South Africa’s 25/26 National Budget’s tabling underscored a critical reality: the bedrock of effective governance lies in securing consistent and reliable revenue streams. 26 Feb 2025
Strengthening assessment with the good practices guide Prof Brandon Collier-Reed writes to staff to announce the launch of the Good Practices for Assessment Guide (GP4AG). 25 Feb 2025
Introducing SparkTank 2025 – a precursor to The Pitch UCT The Department of Student Affairs, in collaboration with the Academic Representative Council (ARC) and supported by Innovation & Learning First Tier, has developed SparkTank in partnership with the Office of the Vice-Chancellor and other key stakeholders. 25 Feb 2025
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. 25 Feb 2025
OIC to co-host workshop on anti-racism The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Student Wellness Services (SWS) in the Department of Student Affairs (DSA) welcomes first-year and returning students. 25 Feb 2025
Hope for women with heart disease in the peripartum period Recent research by the Cape Heart Institute brings hope for women with peripartum cardiomyopathy, with improved treatments and reduced risk in future pregnancies.  25 Feb 2025
SWS welcomes new and returning students The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Student Wellness Services (SWS) in the Department of Student Affairs (DSA) welcomes first-year and returning students. 24 Feb 2025
A market with unfulfilled potential: Who is SA’s working class? UCT’s Liberty Institute’s ‘The Majority Report 2025’ places SA’s working class in the context of its expansion and great spending power. 24 Feb 2025
UCT enters second week of the academic year The University of Cape Town (UCT)’s second week of the academic year commenced with no glitches on Monday, 24 February 2025. 24 Feb 2025 Media release
Council approves joint proposal on 2024 fee debt The University of Cape Town (UCT) Council has approved a joint proposal tabled by the executive and the Students’ Representative Council (SRC). 21 Feb 2025 UCT Council
UCT-Metso researchers win innovation prize at Mining Indaba A team of UCT researchers and industry partner, Metso, are pioneering an innovative and sustainable solution that is set to transform tailings management. 21 Feb 2025
The Long Shadow of Pre-eclampsia: Why Follow-up Screenings Matter This reproductive health awareness month we are focusing on pre-eclampsia, a common condition in pregnancy, and its unrecognised long-term impacts on women’s health. 21 Feb 2025
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