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UCT and MeerKAT unlock cosmic secrets: gravitational waves revealed in record time The University of Cape Town (UCT), in collaboration with the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO) and leading international institutions, has made groundbreaking strides in unveiling the mysteries of the universe. Harnessing the extraordinary capabilities of South Africa’s world-renowned MeerKAT radio telescope, the collaboration has found compelling evidence for a low-frequency gravitational wave background–cosmic ripples in spacetime that stretch and squeeze the fabric of the Universe. 03 Dec 2024 Media release
UCT-led study reveals alarming vaping rates among South African high school learners A groundbreaking study led by the University of Cape Town (UCT) has uncovered startling levels of vaping among high school learners in South Africa, with nearly 30% of Grade 12 students reporting active use. This first-of-its-kind research, involving over 25 000 learners across 52 schools, was published in The Lancet EClinicalMedicine . 02 Dec 2024 Media release
UCT MBA students win global innovation competition A team of Master of Business Administration (MBA) students from the University of Cape Town’s Graduate School of Business (UCT GSB) has claimed victory at the Geneva Challenge 2024, a global competition spotlighting groundbreaking solutions to pressing societal challenges. Competing against 222 teams from 94 countries, the UCT team’s project, Mntase Cares – Mobile Clinics for Youth Empowerment , emerged as the winning innovation, addressing the critical issue of teenage pregnancy in South Africa. 02 Dec 2024 Media release
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