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Pre-colonial ivory trade earlier than thought
22 Dec 2016
Antarctic expedition sails from Cape Town
22 Dec 2016
Fighting African fungal infections: the world's first international research centre at UCT
The world's first international research centre for tackling fungal infections, which kill around 1.3 million people globally every year, has been set up in South Africa by the University of Aberdeen in conjunction with UCT.
21 Dec 2016
Iconic conifers under threat
A team of UCT ecologists has used repeat photography to study the decline of the critically endangered Clanwilliam cedar. Their findings, published last month, suggest that climate change and more frequent fires are threatening the survival of this iconic conifer.
21 Dec 2016
Development in Africa is on a firm footing – here’s how to take it to the next level
The end of 2016 provides an opportunity to take stock of Africa’s recent economic performance and future prospects.
21 Dec 2016
'Believe in yourself', Walaza urges graduands
20 Dec 2016
'Be leaders of integrity that society needs'
20 Dec 2016
Wildlife solutions for a crowded planet
20 Dec 2016
The future of TV – where documentary meets fiction meets mocumentary
The National Geographic Channel is known for its nature documentaries, not for fictional television programming.
20 Dec 2016
A reluctant farewell to DVC Visser
19 Dec 2016
Shining new light on ancient malaria drugs
John Woodland, a student from the Department of Chemistry at UCT, recently graduated with a PhD.
19 Dec 2016
Ofentse Moshwetsi wins jazz prize
19 Dec 2016
Statement of the University of Cape Town Council
13 Dec 2016
UCT Council agrees on fees for 2017
13 Dec 2016
Stokvel platform wins entrepreneurship award
13 Dec 2016
Leon Kritzinger: 1930–2016
Professor Leon Kritzinger, a former Head of the Department of Accounting and Dean of the Faculty of Commerce at the University of Cape Town, passed away on Monday, 12 December. He was 86 years old.
12 Dec 2016
Integrating informal settlements
09 Dec 2016
New fellows honoured for distinguished work
09 Dec 2016
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