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Water outlook: what next for Cape Town? World Water Week 2018 is an appropriate time to reflect on the current and future use of precious water resources, says UCT water expert Dr Kevin Winter. 27 Aug 2018
Enhancing the learning of anatomy In a paper recently published in Anatomical Sciences Education, UCT academics reveal how students can better learn anatomy using observation, touch and drawing. 24 Aug 2018
Moving towards a water-sensitive campus With water-saving interventions still top priority in the Western Cape, the Green Campus Initiative and Future Water have hosted a forum examining UCTʼs policies and progress. 23 Aug 2018
Retention of young African scientists critical Lack of mentoring, resources and funding are the key factors driving the exodus of young African scientists seeking better research opportunities. 22 Aug 2018 Republished
Classical music festival celebrates SACM talent Seven of the talented young classical musicians who will perform at the Western Cape Youth Music Festival are students at UCTʼs College of Music. 22 Aug 2018
mGenAfrica: sparking interest in careers in genomics A new platform designed to get high school learners excited about genomics and other life sciences is putting the fun back into learning. 22 Aug 2018
UCT oceanographer joins South African Young Academy of Science UCT oceanographer Dr Sarah Fawcett has been elected to the South African Young Academy of Science. 22 Aug 2018
UCT hosts the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists UCT hosted the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists over the weekend of 18 and 19 August, which showcases the future science leaders of South Africa. 21 Aug 2018
Queen’s Young Leader Awards for UCT duo South Africa’s sole Queen’s Young Leader awardees for 2018 are UCT students Siposetu Mbuli and Thamsanqa Hoza, who visited Buckingham Palace to receive their honours. 21 Aug 2018
Expo showcases young scientistsʼ ingenuity A maritime solar blanket, a robotic scribe and a prosthetic arm were among the ingenious projects on display during the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists at UCT. 21 Aug 2018
UCT composers win prized overseas scholarships UCT swept the boards at the SAMRO Overseas Scholarships Competition for Composers 2018, with a graduate and a current student both winning the chance to study abroad. 21 Aug 2018
Ghost in the wolverine lineage Wolverines – small, ferocious creatures from the remote northern hemisphere – have a ferocious reputation, yet their origins and ancestry have been a mystery. 21 Aug 2018
Primary healthcare revered and revisited UCT is marking the 40th anniversary of the global introduction of primary healthcare and its continued impact on the world with a series of events running until 7 September. 20 Aug 2018
Inclusivity policy addresses sexual orientation issues UCT tackles discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation head-on in its new Inclusivity Policy for Sexual Orientation, which was ratified in December 2017. 20 Aug 2018
Maths, science revision takes to the cinema Maths and science are key to solving the problems affecting society’s most disadvantaged, Vice-Chancellor Mamokgethi Phakeng said at the launch of a cinema-based matric revision programme. 17 Aug 2018
Then and now: 50th anniversary of Bremner sit-in In 1968 students occupied Bremner building after black scholar Archie Mafeje’s appointment was rescinded. This week many returned for the 50th anniversary of their historic sit-in. 17 Aug 2018
Woody plants on the march Trees and shrubs, collectively known as woody plants, are gradually encroaching into grasslands and savannas across Africa. 17 Aug 2018 Republished
From adolescence to adulthood with HIV Dr Millicent Atujuna’s recent CIPHER award underpins her study on how adolescents living with HIV transition into adulthood – and how to retain them in care. 17 Aug 2018
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