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Oral microbiome study unearths surprising clues about human evolution Global collaboration reveals unexpected findings about early human behaviour and novel insights into the evolution of the hominid microbiome. 12 May 2021

New vital signs chart aimed at improving patient care Una Kyriacos, previously of UCT’s Division of Nursing and Midwifery, has developed a vital signs chart to detect deterioration in hospitalised adult patients in general wards. 12 May 2021

UCT celebrates International Nurses’ Day On International Nurses’ Day, UCT joins the world to celebrate the extraordinary role that nurses play in society. 12 May 2021

Sub-Saharan Africa in desperate need of clinical haematologists UCT’s Division of Haematology is committed to training young haematologists and boosting the alarmingly low number of specialists in this field on the continent. 06 May 2021

Death to burial – COVID-19 risks live on Dr Marise Heyns has been travelling the length and breadth of the Western Cape province, training organisations on how to manage human remains in the context of COVID-19. 29 May 2020

Special COVID-19 app to screen SA’s workforce A partnership between UCT and the University of KwaZulu-Natal has delivered a special application that screens public and private sector employees’ readiness to attend work. 29 May 2020

A smartphone app to improve engagement in HIV care UCT academics have devised a smartphone app supporting ongoing engagement in care during and after pregnancy, to prevent transmission of HIV to the baby and ensure the health of the mother. 27 May 2020

UCT student organisations show resilience during lockdown A group of UCT students are showing grit and resilience by changing the way they work to adapt to the challenges of the national lockdown. 26 May 2020

Reporting on violence against children, free online training The Children’s Institute at UCT and Media Monitoring Africa invite you to apply to attend free online training on reporting on violence against children. 25 May 2020

‘Let science be in service of society’ The Knowledge Translation Unit at UCT’s Lung Institute has produced a series of COVID-19 resources targeted at under-resourced communities. 14 May 2020

Production of safe, affordable bottle spacers ramped up UCT alumni have designed a rig to increase production of the bottle spacers that administer metred medication dosages to patients struggling to breathe. 13 May 2020

Virtual collegiality for birders in lockdown Behavioural ecologist and postdoctoral research fellow at UCT Dr Jessica van der Wal writes about valuable virtual meetings in the FitzPatrick Institute, a premier centre for ornithological research. 13 May 2020

‘Our bodies love rhythm and routine’: Why sleep is your bestie Dr Dale Rae’s research offers compelling glimpses into how sleep affects health, mental health and performance, and why quality sleep is vital for COVID-19-induced anxiety. 08 May 2020

Shape ‘inclusive new economy’ with these citizens in mind If President Cyril Ramaphosa’s ‘inclusive new economy’ is to be crafted to suit the new global reality following COVID-19, it must prioritise people with disabilities. 07 May 2020

COVID-19: Considerations, controversies and challenges in South Africa In a recently published journal article, UCT’s Professor Keertan Dheda and fellow authors look at some controversies and challenges of COVID-19 in the country. 06 May 2020

‘Recorded alone, but singing together’ “Recorded alone but singing together” is how UCT alumni-led choral group VOX Cape Town got around lockdown for a special Freedom Day performance. 05 May 2020

UCT to host IdeasLab at World Economic Forum meeting UCT research will be in the spotlight at the IdeasLab at the World Economic Forum’s 13th Annual Meeting of the New Champions in China in July. 30 May 2019

Benefits of breastfeeding can last a lifetime A new UCT-led international study shows that mothers can transfer lifelong protection against infection to their babies by breastfeeding. 29 May 2019

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