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DataFirst comes of age
DataFirst, UCT’s internationally recognised Open Data Repository and Research Unit, is 21 years old this year.
20 Oct 2022
What SA must do to build climate-resilient development
An invited commentary by six UCT authors outlines gaps in the country’s actions and preparedness for climate change and rising temperatures.
20 Oct 2022
New research: Cancer drug with potential to be used against malaria
Research published in ‘Science Translational Medicine’ shows that a cancer drug currently in clinical trials can potentially protect from, cure and prevent transmission of malaria.
20 Oct 2022
UCT part of groundbreaking research with potential to impact the prevention, cure and transmission of malaria
Two UCT researchers are part of groundbreaking research that has the potential to impact the prevention, cure and transmission of malaria.
20 Oct 2022
Design thinking and interdisciplinary research key to addressing global challenges
UCT Vice-Chancellor Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng said design thinking and interdisciplinary research foster habits of collaboration, creative confidence and a trial-and-error mindset.
19 Oct 2022
Hasso Plattner d-school Afrika a ‘lighthouse on the continent’
The new Hasso Plattner d-school Afrika was launched during a three-day d.confestival at its new headquarters on middle campus.
19 Oct 2022
Saturday Summer School goes to the township
UCT’s Saturday Summer School programme in Masiphumelele township seeks to expose high school learners to various topics that may become a course of study when they matriculate.
19 Oct 2022
UCT hosts #FutureUCTGraduate event to promote admissions to the university
UCT hosted a #FutureUCTGraduate event on Saturday, 8 October 2022 to help promote admissions to the university.
19 Oct 2022
The over-60s: Economic and social power that can’t be ignored
It’s time to re-examine how we think about older people, said UCT’s Dr Leon Geffen.
18 Oct 2022
OIC hosts webinar on transforming enterprises through diversity and inclusion
The Office for Inclusivity and Change at UCT hosted a webinar in collaboration with the International Labour Organization and Business Unity South Africa on 29 September.
18 Oct 2022
Men’s Dialogue for Mental Health brings hope
A Men’s Dialogue for Mental Health featuring industry experts and a student panel was recently hosted by the Department of Student Affairs, and Student Wellness Service.
18 Oct 2022
Parents, caregivers, environments ‘powerfully shape’ infant mental health
Research into infant mental health revealed that supportive experiences during infancy are critical to enabling the well-being of infants, toddlers, children and, ultimately, young adults.
18 Oct 2022
UCT to build capacity for malaria modelling in Africa
UCT has received a major funding boost from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to launch a three-year capacity-building programme for malaria modelling in sub-Saharan Africa.
17 Oct 2022
UCT leaps up in international rankings
UCT soars 23 places to land at 160th globally in the latest international university rankings published by Times Higher Education.
12 Oct 2022
UCT’s Vice-Chancellor encourages prospective students to be a #FutureUCTGraduate
UCT’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng shares an encouraging message for all prospective students who want to study at UCT
11 Oct 2022
Open Day: A warm welcome to #FutureUCTGraduates
Campus was buzzing on Saturday, 8 October, as UCT welcomed high school learners to its Open Day.
11 Oct 2022
Disparities and dated legislation impact people living with intellectual disabilities
An annual mental health seminar unpacked inequities and legislation that lower the quality of life for people with intellectual disabilities.
11 Oct 2022
Intimate partner violence hinders adolescents’ ARV treatment adherence
Research by UCT PhD student Siyanai Zhou reveals that intimate partner violence and other forms of violence affect ARV treatment adherence among adolescents and young adults.
11 Oct 2022
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