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UCT VC shares good news on Jagger Library salvage project VC Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng’s latest communiqué praises UCT Libraries staff and volunteers who have rescued thousands of valuable archive items following the 18 April fire. 11 Jun 2021

Claiming Africa’s place in the Fourth Industrial Revolution UCT Chancellor Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe delivered the keynote address at Harvard’s inaugural “Partnerships in STEM Innovation and Future Africa” symposium. 11 Jun 2021

Genetic determinants of rheumatic heart disease risk in black Africans identified A pan-African study led by UCT researchers has identified the genetic determinants of rheumatic heart disease risk in black Africans. 11 Jun 2021

Missing targets to end HIV in children, a global failure Governments must review their national strategies and commit resources to three key paediatric HIV issues, writes UCT’s Professor Linda-Gail Bekker and UKZN’s Professor Kaymarlin Govender. 11 Jun 2021 Republished

The Sisonke trial: Eight lessons for the nationwide vaccine roll-out UCT’s Professor Linda-Gail Bekker and Associate Professor Lara Fairall reflect on valuable lessons learnt from the Sisonke programme. 10 Jun 2021 Republished

POPIA must ‘become ingrained in how we do our jobs’ As the deadline approaches, UCT held an information session to ensure staff are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to comply with POPIA. 10 Jun 2021

Meet UCT’s 2021 ‘Science Oscar’ finalists On 29 July 2021, the National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF) will host its 23rd annual awards gala in partnership with South32. 09 Jun 2021

UCT top in Africa in latest world rankings UCT has been placed 226th globally in the Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings 2022. 09 Jun 2021

VC’s scholarship gives deserving recipients wings to fly The recipients of the 2021 Mamokgethi Phakeng Scholarship and Prize gathered on the lawns of Glenara to give thanks and celebrate their achievement. 09 Jun 2021

Global recognition for UCT’s Department of Construction Economics and Management In recognition of its work in Africa, UCT’s Department of Construction Economics and Management has received the International Real Estate Society’s 2021 Corporate Leadership Award. 09 Jun 2021

Important notice and appeal from The Baxter In a letter to The Baxter’s patrons, chief executive officer, Lara Foot, explained why they’ve needed to cancel two shows. 08 Jun 2021

Trial of potentially variant-proof vaccine ongoing in Western Cape Professor Graeme Meintjes provides an update on the clinical trial of the hAd5 T-cell COVID-19 vaccine candidate. 08 Jun 2021 Republished

UCT’s H3D secures significant partnerships to fast-track work in Africa UCT’s Holistic Drug Discovery and Development Unit (H3D) recently secured two significant partnerships to augment its work on the continent. 07 Jun 2021

New health sciences deputy dean talks research, community and service Health Sciences’ Acting Deputy Dean: Research, Professor Liesl Zühlke, is relishing being part of a multidisciplinary deanery – and the opportunity to support and shape research. 07 Jun 2021

Assoc Prof Moodley joins ICA on intelligence and artificial intelligence UCT’s Associate Professor Deshen Moodley is one of just 19 international fellows selected to participate in the fourth Intercontinental Academia. 07 Jun 2021

‘To understand bullying, we must address drivers of violence’ Children’s Institute researcher Neziswa Titi explains that to understand the root cause of bullying, society must address the underlying drivers of violence in children’s environments. 04 Jun 2021 Republished

New study reveals the origin of African jackals New research led by a former UCT researcher and co-authored by the university’s Dr Romala Govender sheds light on the origin of African jackals. 04 Jun 2021

World Environment Day: oceanographer’s inland-to-sea journey Oceanography graduand Liisa Shangeta first saw the sea at 14 – and was hooked. She spoke with UCT News ahead of World Environment Day on 5 June. 04 Jun 2021

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