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Flows in the global fertility market Associate Professor Amrita Pande’s latest research looks at the global fertility industry and its labourers making babies in the 21st century. 18 Nov 2019
Brain gain Exploring the human brain and meeting neuro-health challenges in Africa is the goal of the University of Cape Town’s new Neuroscience Institute. 15 Nov 2019
South Africa's struggle to manage wildlife ranching A lack of clear regulations on the private game farms has meant that their operations haven’t been directed towards being more socially or environmentally sustainable. 15 Nov 2019 Republished
Extinct plant rediscovered after 200 years A wildflower, thought to be extinct, has been rediscovered by a UCT PhD student on a farm near Tulbagh. 15 Nov 2019 Republished
PET-CT scanner heralds new era in TB research CUBIC has launched its Positron Emission Tomography-Computed Tomography Core Research Facility, increasing capacity in cutting-edge medical research on TB and other diseases. 14 Nov 2019
‘Seven threats to the future of the academy’ In an address to the Faculty of Commerce, Professor Jonathan Jansen described the most critical “threats to [the] future of the academy” in South Africa. 14 Nov 2019
5 questions with Ameeta Jaga, organisational psychologist Associate Professor Ameeta Jaga is working to understand how people manage the demands of family and work. 14 Nov 2019
UCT researchers excel at L’Oréal-UNESCO awards Four women researchers from UCT were among those feted by the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science South African National Programme. 13 Nov 2019
Farming in South Africa is under threat from climate change. Here’s how Climate scientist and researcher at UCT Dr Peter Johnston provides his recommendations on what can be done to increase climate resilience in agriculture. 13 Nov 2019 Republished
UCT’s Mpumelelo Mhlongo breaks own world record University of Cape Town star sprinter Mpumelelo Mhlongo has broken his own world record at the 2019 World Para Athletics Championships in Dubai. 12 Nov 2019
‘Help us change our institution’ UCT Vice-Chancellor Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng urged the 2019 New Academic Practitioners’ Programme (NAPP) cohort to help build a better and stronger university. 12 Nov 2019
Skeletons and closets: how UCT reburied the dead The Sutherland Reburials Project enabled UCT to attempt to provide an ethical model of redress and social justice through science. 12 Nov 2019 Republished
‘I’m seeing activism in South Africa’ UCT Council member Nazeema Mohamed says responding to gender-based violence in higher education institutions needs to be a unified effort. 12 Nov 2019
UCT GSB global leader in ethical business education The UCT GSB is the only business school in Africa to feature in the 2019 Corporate Knights Better World MBA Ranking. 11 Nov 2019
Gold medal for leading cervical cancer researcher Professor Lynette Denny’s 25-year body of research on cervical cancer, the magnitude of which is significantly higher among black women in South Africa, has won her a prestigious gold medal. 08 Nov 2019
Careers Service wins big at SAGEA Awards UCT Careers Service has cemented its reputation as a leader in its field after winning three awards from the SA Graduate Employers Association. 08 Nov 2019
Umthombo 4: a spotlight on neuroscience The latest issue of the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) research magazine, Umthombo, was launched at the annual research function, along with the year’s Research and Innovation Highlights. 08 Nov 2019
Talking ‘white fragility’ with Robin DiAngelo Sociologist, academic and author of the bestseller White Fragility, Dr Robin DiAngelo, will be part of a moderated discussion at UCT on Monday, 11 November. 07 Nov 2019
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