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UCT professor wins prestigious award to tackle TB
Associate Professor Suraj Parihar from the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Department of Pathology, who is also a member of the Institute for Infectious Diseases and Molecular Medicine (IDM), has been awarded a National Institutes of Health (NIH) Emerging Global Leader Award to build capacity in immune-metabolic and immune-genetic research at the university.
01 Dec 2023
Newly elected UCT SRC president prioritises student mental health
The newly elected president of the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Students’ Representative Council (SRC), Hlamulo Khorommbi has reaffirmed his commitment to serving UCT’s diverse student community – the university’s largest constituency. Prioritising their mental health and well-being, ensuring improved support for international students, and leading from the front are high priorities.
01 Dec 2023
Honorary doctorate for UCT drug discovery trailblazer
Leading University of Cape Town (UCT) scholar and scientist Professor Kelly Chibale has been awarded an honorary doctorate from the Faculty of Science at the University of Basel, Switzerland – a world-leading research university – and one of the oldest in Europe.
01 Dec 2023
CASCADE’s launch ushers in a new era of urban climate health resilience in Africa
The Cascading Climate and Health Risks in African Cities (CASCADE) consortium was officially launched on Monday, 20 November 2023 with a focused mission to advance the understanding of critical urban health challenges faced by African cities and point towards practical and effective interventions.
24 Nov 2023
UCT GSB Library on a mission to increase pool of blood stem cell donors
The University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business (UCT GSB) Library is on a mission to increase the pool of blood stem cell (bone marrow) donors in South Africa and lend a hand in the global fight against blood cancers.
22 Nov 2023
Six UCT scholars head to Oxford University after receiving prestigious Rhodes Scholarships
Six University of Cape Town (UCT) scholars have received the prestigious Rhodes Scholarships to study at Oxford University in 2024. The six scholars-elect – Justine Crook-Mansour, Daniel Erasmus, Sagel Kundieko, Mothibi Mathivha, Leago Sebesho and Savannah Verhage – are part of the ten exceptional young graduates from across the Southern Africa region.
21 Nov 2023
UCT research explores precarious balance of sleep, light and sedentarism among gamers
With frequent and long stints at their computers, the average gamer is a sedentary night owl, often compromising on sleep – especially quality sleep – and being exposed to too much blue light. The topic has been explored in University of Cape Town (UCT) PhD candidate Chadley Kemp’s doctoral thesis.
21 Nov 2023
Sutherland reburial dates confirmed for November 2023
Following the relevant authorisation by the Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture earlier this year and a permit granted previously by the South African Heritage Resource Agency, the University of Cape Town (UCT) confirms that the Sutherland Reburial will take in November 2023.
17 Nov 2023
Invitation: Initiatives to improve and transform surgical education and training
Professor Michael Held, a consultant in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Cape Town (UCT) and Groote Schuur Hospital, will deliver the last lecture of the year in the UCT Inaugural Lecture Series on Thursday, 16 November 2023. The lecture will focus on initiatives to improve and transform surgical education and training and is titled “Right Down to the Bone - Orthopaedic Training and Education”.
15 Nov 2023
UCT launches the world’s first synthesis centre on climate change
The international launch of the African Synthesis Centre for Climate Change, Environment and Development (ASCEND) at the University of Cape Town (UCT) is set to accelerate the pace and nature of climate change action across Africa and globally.
14 Nov 2023
Recreation of ancient seawater reveals which nutrients shaped the evolution of early life
Scientists know very little about conditions in the ocean when life first evolved, but new research published in Nature Geoscience has revealed how geological processes controlled which nutrients were available to fuel their development.
13 Nov 2023
UCT launches groundbreaking mechanical engineering isiXhosa glossary
The University of Cape Town (UCT) has introduced the Mechanical Engineering isiXhosa Glossary, which was recently launched by the Centre for Higher Education Development’s (CHED) Multilingualism Education Project (MEP).
13 Nov 2023
Credibility and independence of the investigation
Statement from UCT Chair of Council, Norman Arendse SC, following a briefing to the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Science and Innovation on the findings and recommendations of the independent panel of investigation into matters pertaining to governance at the institution
08 Nov 2023