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Vitamin D deficiency does not increase TB risk in young children - study
Low vitamin D levels have been hypothesised by some experts to be a risk factor for Tuberculosis (TB). People who develop TB often present with low vitamin D levels when they are diagnosed. However, whether vitamin D levels at one time point predispose a child to developing TB is debated and not clear.
14 Sep 2021
Statement from the Chair of Council, Ms Babalwa Ngonyama, on the apology of the VC following Sunday’s session titled ‘What does science say about LGBTQIA+’
As the Chair of the Council of the University of Cape Town, I note and welcome the unreserved apology from the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng for the hurt and distress caused by the session that she hosted on Sunday, 5 September entitled, ‘What does science say about LGBTQIA+’.
10 Sep 2021
The ancient African plant that captured Giorgio Armani’s attention
Although it’s widely used in African traditional medicine, modern science is only beginning to appreciate the remarkable pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications of the plant Myrothamnus flabellifolia . This is why designer, Giorgio Armani, chose it as the main ingredient in his skincare range, Crema Nera.
09 Sep 2021
UCT’s star athlete Mpumelelo Mhlongo shines at Tokyo Paralympics
World champion and University of Cape Town (UCT) star athlete Mpumelelo Mhlongo put on an exhilarating performance at the 2021 Paralympics in Tokyo, Japan. The exceptionally talented athlete came in at 11:03 seconds in the men’s 100 m combined T44 and T64 class final, and 6:80 m in the men’s long jump T44 final, breaking the world record in both events.
08 Sep 2021
UCT Law builds closer ties with the Permanent Court of Arbitration in the Hague
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) , based in The Hague, the Netherlands and the University of Cape Town (UCT), will see a PCA representative in South Africa drawn from UCT’s Faculty of Law, and the establishment of a fellowship programme for UCT graduates in The Hague.
07 Sep 2021
Booze ban reduces trauma cases by 18.7% - study
According to a study by University of Cape Town (UCT) and Stellenbosch University (SU) researchers, less trauma cases were reported during lockdown levels with an alcohol ban in place compared to periods where alcohol sales were only restricted.
07 Sep 2021
UCT giving attention to issues around LGBTQA+
The University of Cape Town has noted some views in regard to both a recent VC Open Lecture and a social media session hosted by Vice-Chancellor Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng on Sunday, 5 September 2021 under the topic, “What does science say about LGBTQA+”.
06 Sep 2021
UCT and Sasol collaborate on use of commercial iron catalysts to convert hydrogen and CO2 into green jet fuel
A team of researchers from the Catalysis Institute at the University of Cape Town (UCT) and Sasol have made advancements in the use of commercial iron catalyst, produced cheaply and at large scale at Sasol’s Secunda plant, which would enable conversion of unavoidable or biogenically-derived carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) and green hydrogen directly to a variety of green chemicals and jet fuel.
06 Sep 2021
Study shows combination therapy cuts risk of heart attacks and stroke in half
A combination therapy of aspirin, statins and at least two blood pressure medications given in fixed doses can slash the risk of fatal cardiovascular disease (CVD) by more than half, says an international study involving researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT).
06 Sep 2021
UCT BCom student launches business to help students build a good credit record
University students can now build a good credit record while studying towards a degree so that they can be ready for life after university, thanks to Fleeker Finance , the new student‑led registered credit provider that centred its innovative business model around helping students attain a good credit record in time.
02 Sep 2021