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Non-communicable diseases – identifying knowledge gaps and healthcare implementation challenges The South African Department of Health in collaboration with the Collaboration for Evidence-Based Healthcare and Public Health in Africa (CEBHA+) project will host a research symposium on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) at the Lord Charles Hotel in Somerset West on 4 March 2020. 28 Feb 2020
Invite: Symposium on inclusive low-carbon sustainable transport system The Energy Systems Research group at UCT and the national Department of Transport will host a symposium on how South Africa can be set on a pathway to an inclusive low-carbon sustainable transport system. 28 Feb 2020
The sandprawn is a champion water filterer – UCT study A study by three UCT researchers has found that sandprawns, best known as bait for fishing, have the ability to filter coastal water, thus combatting eutrophication – one of the major water quality challenges in the natural world. 27 Feb 2020
Updated: National Budget Speech 2020 UCT expert list The following academics at the University of Cape Town can be contacted by the media for comment on the National Budget Speech. 26 Feb 2020
National Budget Speech 2020 UCT expert list The following academics at the University of Cape Town can be contacted by the media for comment on the National Budget Speech. 24 Feb 2020
Are we ready for genetically modified humans? In recent years researchers have been working hard to develop faster, cheaper, and more precise ways to remove, add or modify genes in living organisms. They now can change our human genome – not only in people who are alive, but also in those who are yet to be born. Gene editing technologies raise profound questions about what it means to be human, and the extent to which we want to push the boundaries towards enhancement. 20 Feb 2020
Tech giant gives R2.7 million boost to UCT students for ICT skills development University of Cape Town (UCT) students have been awarded R2.7 million in bursaries to help create youth employment and bring more ICT skills to South Africa. 20 Feb 2020
UCT warns against apparent conference scam The University of Cape Town has been alerted of an apparent scam advertising a 'Food Security & Hunger' conference that was initially said to be scheduled to take place on campus from 20-22 February 2020. 18 Feb 2020
UCT SONA 2020 expert list The following academics at the University of Cape Town can be contacted by the media for comment on the State of the Nation Address. 10 Feb 2020
Building stars, planets and the ingredients for life in space: A celebration of 50 years of astronomy at UCT The Dean of the Faculty of Science, Professor Maano Ramutsindela, and the head of department of astronomy, Professor Patrick Woudt, will host a talk in celebration of 50 years of Astronomy at the University of Cape Town, by Professor Ewine van Dishoeck, President of the International Astronomical Union. 04 Feb 2020
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