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Injectable birth control may raise HIV infection risk by 40%
The intramuscular injectable contraceptive depot medroxyprogesterone acetate, or DMPA, may raise the risk for HIV infection by 40% in women, according to research published recently in Endocrine Reviews. Research indicates alternative contraception methods may help protect women.
08 Jan 2018
Imbizo brings together African students with world's leading computational neuroscientists
The University of Cape Town (UCT), together with the University College London (UCL) and the University of Oxford, will host a prestigious summer school in January 2018 to help develop computational neuroscience in Africa.
04 Jan 2018
Surgical patients are twice as likely to die in Africa - UCT study
When compared to the global average, 1 in 5 surgical patients in Africa, who are generally young and fit, will develop complications, and 2% will die following surgery. This mortality rate is twice the global average for surgical mortality, which is 1%.
04 Jan 2018
UCT clarifies reports on the non-admission of learner who obtained 9 distinctions
The University of Cape Town notes reports that an application for admission into our Faculty of Health Sciences by a student who obtained 9 distinctions has not been successful.
27 Jan 2017
UCT current affairs commentary expert list
The following academics at the University of Cape Town can be contacted by the media for commentary on current affairs.
26 Jan 2017
UCT research emphasises need for African ICT production to reap long-term benefits of global market
A PhD thesis from the University of Cape Town explores some of the factors that prevent developing African countries from realizing the social and economic benefits of information and communication technologies (ICTs) compared to the gains being made in the global north.
24 Jan 2017
Trust of minibus taxi operators is key to reforming public transport - UCT research
Research at the University of Cape Town has revealed encouraging signs of a positive and more productive relationship between local government and minibus taxi operators.
27 Jan 2016
UCT research examines relationship between Eskom and bird conservation
New research out of the University of Cape Town investigates the effects of an Eskom development in an area that is important for bird conservation. It also highlights the protection of grasslands areas which are increasingly threatened due to increasing demands for water and electricity.
20 Jan 2016
Omega-3 levels affect whether B vitamins can slow brain's decline
While research has already established that B vitamin supplements can help slow mental decline in older people with memory problems, an international team from the Universities of Cape Town (UCT), Oslo, Oxford and the UAE has now found that having higher levels of Omega-3 fatty acids in your body could boost the B vitamins' effect.
19 Jan 2016
UCT appoints new Deputy Vice-Chancellor in the Research Portfolio
The University of Cape Town (UCT) has appointed Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng as the new Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research and Internationalisation with effect from 1 July 2016.
15 Jan 2016
UCT's Rhodes scholars want to use opportunity to change South Africans' lives for the better
Four young bright minds from the University of Cape Town (UCT) have been granted the esteemed Rhodes Scholarship to pursue their careers at the renowned Oxford University in 2016.
12 Jan 2016
What the 2015 Matric results mean for Universities?
Professor Suellen Shay is the Dean: Centre for Higher Education Development at the University of Cape Town
06 Jan 2016
Indian Ocean heating affects micro plants and fish on the ocean surface
A discovery by a UCT researcher and international colleagues
06 Jan 2016
UCT research aims to play role in consolidating peace in Northern Uganda
Research by the University of Cape Town has explored the potential for local communities in Uganda to have greater participation in conflict resolution in future.
27 Jan 2015
UCT research on making rugby safer contributes to global changes in the sport
Few are able to say they have helped to change the way rugby is played around the world, but this is something University of Cape Town PhD graduate, James Craig Brown, can say with confidence.
19 Jan 2015
UCT honours memory of economist Jan Graaff
The University of Cape Town pays tribute to the late Johannes de Villiers (Jan) Graaff, who died in Cape Town on 7 January 2015.
15 Jan 2015
The gangs of the Cape Flats, Africa's wildlife crisis, 'Re-thinking Mandela' and a trio of musical treats
UCT's annual Summer School celebrates its 65th anniversary with a feast of courses from 19-30 January 2015.
12 Jan 2015
Microwave imagery measures deformation caused by underground mining - UCT study
Using microwave imagery captured from earth-orbiting satellites, the thesis of University of Cape Town PhD graduate Dr Jeanine Engelbrecht measures deformation caused by underground mining activities.
29 Jan 2014
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