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Diversity in research: a new focus for neurogenetics In a Science article on the genetics of schizophrenia in South Africa, UCT researchers emphasised the role that rare genetic mutations may play in causing the illness. 31 Jan 2020
UCT among top 40 international universities UCT has been ranked as the 39th most international university in the world by Times Higher Education. 31 Jan 2020
Making waves at gravitational summer school From 20 to 29 January, UCT hosted leading and upcoming experts in the field of gravitational wave science at the 31st Chris Engelbrecht Summer School. 31 Jan 2020
WEF names Pityana as co-chair of its Africa board UCT’s Chair of Council Sipho M Pityana has been appointed the co-chair of the World Economic Forum’s prestigious new Africa Regional Stewardship Board. 31 Jan 2020
UCT cyclists return home with renewed hope for Africa Five intrepid UCT graduates recently completed their year-long trans-Africa cycling adventure, returning with renewed respect for local ingenuity and hope for Africa’s future. 31 Jan 2020
The thesis corrections that almost got away Handing in final thesis corrections can be a fraught time, especially on a bicycle in rural Africa, without Wi-Fi, only hours from deadline. 30 Jan 2020
UCT professor clinches Georg Forster Award UCT's Professor Abdulkader Tayob was recently awarded with a prestigious Georg Forster Research Award by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. 30 Jan 2020 Republished
‘Lift as you rise’: honouring Bongani Mayosi On the anniversary of his birthday, UCT colleagues, family and friends honoured Professor Bongani Mayosi with a renaming, renovations, a bibliography and an inaugural lecture. 29 Jan 2020
UCT parents: Here’s what you need to know If you have a student starting their studies at UCT, these are departments and services that are available to offer them support. 29 Jan 2020
Meet the Researchers without Borders Eight PhD candidates from sub-Saharan Africa make up the inaugural cohort of the UCT–Bristol University Researchers without Borders programme. 27 Jan 2020
Podcast: how climate change threatens our farms In a podcast, Peter Johnston, a UCT climate scientist and researcher, discusses how climate change might affect farming in South Africa and what can be done about it. 23 Jan 2020 Republished
Sequencing the future The UCT Neuroscience Institute is helping to ensure Africans are better represented in neurogenetic studies through forward-looking, international projects on genetics and the nervous system. 22 Jan 2020
Ben Kies: The Cape radical South African political theorist and activist Ben Kies was remembered and analysed in a recent UCT Summer School lecture. 22 Jan 2020
Why green energy finally makes economic sense UCT energy economist Faaiqa Hartley says its affordability could pave the way for renewables to eventually account for the lion’s share of global electricity production. 22 Jan 2020 Republished
New programme to empower women in local government UCT’s Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance has created a unique Local Government Women’s Leadership Development Programme – in collaboration with local partners. 22 Jan 2020
State capture: the ‘legacy of apartheid’ Advocate Hermione Cronje, head of the NPA’s Investigative Directorate, discussed “reclaiming the state from capture” during a Summer School lecture at UCT. 21 Jan 2020
UCT wins top international business school competition The UCT Graduate School of Business has won the 39th annual John Molson MBA International Case Competition, the first African business school to do so. 21 Jan 2020
Community-based intervention to identify undiagnosed TB cases An innovative tech-driven idea pioneered by UCT’s Centre for Lung Infection and Immunity will take TB testing from the lab into the community. 20 Jan 2020
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