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UCT Youth Month expert list
The media can contact the following academics at the University of Cape Town (UCT) for comment during Youth Month.
31 May 2024
Media release
High levels of loadshedding are costly for SA’s labour market – report finds
Recent research conducted under the South Africa Towards Inclusive Development (SA-TIED) programme found that loadshedding in South Africa has negative labour market effects on both the extensive margin – employment – as well as the intensive margin – working hours and monthly earnings.
30 May 2024
Media release
Groundbreaking launch: Global Media Index for Africa reveals insights on coverage of the continent
The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Centre for Film and Media Studies , Africa No Filter and The Africa Center, New York, announced the launch of the Global Media Index for Africa (GMI), a pioneering initiative that tracks how 20 of the world’s most influential news providers cover the African continent, on 27 May 2024. This comprehensive report , meticulously crafted by the UCT researchers, underscores the prevalent trends and biases in global media narratives about Africa.
30 May 2024
Media release
Invite: UCT to showcase its excellence through pioneering initiatives
The University of Cape Town (UCT) will host a showcasing excellence event on Friday, 31 May 2024 at Hasso Plattner d-school Afrika .
30 May 2024
Media release
Research suggests 750 000 deaths linked to antimicrobial resistance could be prevented every year
The University of Cape Town (UCT) academics are among a group of international scientists calling for urgent global action on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and ensuring sustainable access to antibiotics.
28 May 2024
Media release
UCT notes some concerns relating to law exam paper
The University of Cape Town (UCT) has been made aware of concerns raised by some students relating to one exam paper in the Faculty of Law.
27 May 2024
Media response
Professor Moshabela announced as new UCT VC
The University of Cape Town (UCT) has formally announced that Professor Mosa Moshabela has accepted an offer to become the university’s 11th vice-chancellor.
24 May 2024
Media release
UCT to announce new VC
The University of Cape Town (UCT) Council has concluded the recruitment processes for the position of vice-chancellor.
23 May 2024
Media release
UCT academics propose use of electrical blackouts to determine impact of artificial light on wildlife
A thought-provoking article published on Tuesday, 21 May 2024 in the journal Trends in Ecology and Evolution proposes the use of electrical blackouts, such as those experienced during loadshedding in South Africa, to enhance our understanding of how artificial light in urban areas may be affecting wildlife behaviours.
21 May 2024
Media release
UCT physicist wins inaugural New Frontiers Research Award for research excellence
University of Cape Town (UCT) physicist Dr James Keaveney received the Oppenheimer Memorial Trust’s (OMT) inaugural New Frontiers Research Award , aimed at supporting and reinvigorating South Africa’s reputation for research excellence, on Wednesday, 15 May 2024.
20 May 2024
Media release
UCT receives ‘single largest donation ever’ of $21.5m from Atlantic Philanthropies
The University of Cape Town (UCT) has received a generous grant of US $21.5 million from Atlantic Philanthropies , which has enabled the construction of the proposed Nelson Mandela Memorial Centre and School of Public Governance .
17 May 2024
Media release
UCT among the top 1.3% universities in the world
The University of Cape Town (UCT) remains the best university in Africa and has been ranked in the top 1.3% of universities in the world by the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR).
15 May 2024
Media release
UCT excited to announce the groundbreaking Nelson Mandela Memorial Centre project
On Friday, 17 May 2024, the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance, in collaboration with the Nelson Mandela Foundation, will announce the intention and commitment to develop the proposed Nelson Mandela Memorial Centre .
14 May 2024
Media release
UCT signs historic MoU with CAF to train African football administrators
The University of Cape Town (UCT) and the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Wednesday, 8 May 2024 in Cairo, Egypt.
08 May 2024
Media release
Alleged arson incident of 2018 in the Faculty of Humanities
The University of Cape Town (UCT) has noted recent media articles claiming that the university is protecting a professor who is accused of starting a fire in an office and who was allegedly caught using illegal substances.
07 May 2024
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