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African alarm clocks: Hadeda ibises’ sixth sense key to range expansion – UCT study reveals
A new study by an all-women research team – Dr Carla du Toit, Professor Anusuya Chinsamy and Associate Professor Susan Cunning from the University of Cape Town (UCT) – has unveiled the extraordinary sensory capabilities of Hadeda Ibises (Bostrychia hagedash), shedding light on their remarkable range expansion across Southern Africa. Published in the prestigious Journal of Avian Biology , the research highlights the pivotal role of human soil irrigation and the ibises' remote-tactile foraging abilities in driving their habitat expansion.
17 Apr 2024
Ingonyama Trust financial statements vaguely reported - UCT report finds
A new report by the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Land and Accountability Research Centre (LARC) has found that the Ingonyama Trust financial statements are vaguely reported and not compliant with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
17 Apr 2024
Professor Ramutsindela appointed as the UP-UCT Future Africa Research Chair in Sustainability Transformations
The University of Cape Town (UCT) and the University of Pretoria (UP) proudly announce the appointment of Professor Maano Ramutsindela as the Future Africa Research Chair in Sustainability Transformations, effective from 1 April 2024. Professor Ramutsindela , currently serving as Professor of Human Geography in UCT's Department of Environmental and Geographical Science , will also hold the position of Extraordinary Professor in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at UP.
11 Apr 2024
Revolutionary clean cooking fuel: German-South African green initiative takes aim at climate change and energy access
One-third of the world’s population lacks access to clean household energy, with nearly one billion of these people living in sub-Saharan Africa; where over 80% of the population depends on traditional fuels for cooking and heating.
10 Apr 2024
Top UCT researchers scoop SAMRC scientific awards
Outstanding contributions to health research and a dedication to addressing public health challenges have earned four University of Cape Town (UCT) researchers prestigious recognition from the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC).
09 Apr 2024
Invite: GreenQUEST to host public forum on clean energy
GreenQUEST , a project funded by the German Federal Ministry for Education and Research, involving the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Catalysis Institute , will host a public forum on Thursday, 11 April 2024 to showcase and discuss the potential of the innovative green liquified fuel gas (GLFG) project.
08 Apr 2024
MeerKAT radio telescope discovers 49 new galaxies in just two hours
The MeerKAT radio telescope in South Africa has once again revealed its capabilities, enabling the discovery of 49 new gas-rich galaxies. From an observation barely over two hours long, this discovery, also made possible by the services provided by the Inter-University Institute for Data-Intensive Astronomy (IDIA) , was far from expectations, when the original intent was to study just one galaxy. The research was published overnight in Monthly Notices of Royal Astronomical Society .
02 Apr 2024
World-renowned cellist Dr Mhlambi set to enchant Cape Town with new musical masterpiece
Musician, songwriter, cellist, and cultural intellectual Dr Thokozani Mhlambi is set to mesmerise Cape Town audiences with his latest musical production: Hail to the King! A Musical Story .
28 Mar 2024
UCT PhD scholar becomes only fifth African in prestigious CAS Future Leaders Programme
A University of Cape Town (UCT) PhD scholar, Athi Welsh, has been selected in the prestigious CAS Future Leaders Programme , making him only the fifth African to attain this honour.
26 Mar 2024
UCT VC appointed to esteemed international academy
The University of Cape Town (UCT) staff members have recently reached various milestones, including the appointment of Vice-Chancellor (interim) Emeritus Professor Daya Reddy by Pope Francis to the esteemed Pontifical Academy of Sciences .
26 Mar 2024
Illegal cigarettes cost South African government over R100 billion since 2010
Research by the University of Cape Town (UCT) academics Dr Nicole Vellios and Professor Corné van Walbeek has revealed that the South African government has been losing billions of rands because of illegal cigarettes since 2010.
26 Mar 2024
UCT to honour close to 5 000 students in the March graduation season
The University of Cape Town (UCT) will honour approximately 4 850 graduands – including 26 PhD degrees – during the ongoing March graduation ceremonies taking place over five days.
25 Mar 2024
UCT opens clinic to provide affordable healthcare for its staff
The University of Cape Town (UCT) officially opened the doors to a state of the art Dis-Chem Wellness Centre – a clinic that will promote and provide access to affordable healthcare for university PC2-6 staff – on Monday, 18 March 2024. The centre is located at the Graca Machel complex on UCT’s Lower Campus.
19 Mar 2024
Young adolescents in the Western Cape show alarming signs of depression and anxiety – study finds
A groundbreaking study by the Alan J. Flisher Centre for Public Mental Health at the University of Cape Town (UCT) has shed light on the mental health landscape faced by adolescents aged 10 to 14 in the Western Cape. The study – conducted by Mirriam Mkhize, Associate Professor Claire van der Westhuizen and Professor Katherine Sorsdahl – forms part of a larger programme funded by the Sue Struengmann Initiative dedicated to addressing the mental health needs of young adolescents in school settings.
18 Mar 2024
New research highlights the escalating impacts of climate change on people’s movement and immobility
The increasing influence of climate change on human mobility and immobility, coupled with misleading narratives surrounding mobility, underscores the pressing need for in-depth research into climate-induced migration patterns. Research published in One Earth has synthesised research priorities for human mobility and climate change adaptation.
13 Mar 2024
Infection causes over 80% of hospitalisations in young children – UCT research finds
Young children in sub-Saharan Africa experience high rates of hospitalisation from infection, especially pneumonia, a team of University of Cape Town (UCT) and international scientists has found in a study of a South African birth cohort.
12 Mar 2024
UCT researchers develop tools to support mine closure planning
A team of researchers at the University of Cape Town (UCT) has developed novel tools to support mine closure planning, management, and policymaking – which are also useful for government, industry, civil society, academia, and international agencies. This is part of a Water Research Commission (WRC) project and has led to the development of a new set of tools to aid responsible and sustainable mine closure in the country.
11 Mar 2024
UCT to co-host launch of Built Environment National Logbook
The University of Cape Town (UCT) and the Council for the Built Environment (CBE) will co-host the official launch of the Built Environment National Logbook (BENL) on Friday, 8 March 2024.
07 Mar 2024
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