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UCT shines on NRF ratings list UCT is proud to announce that four of its academics have been added to the National Research Foundation’s list of A-rated researchers. 11 Apr 2022
Vaccinations, regular screening key to eliminating HPV UCT’s Gynaecological Cancer Research Centre hosted a belated hybrid HPV Awareness Day seminar on Thursday, 7 April. 08 Apr 2022
The South African ship that found Antarctica’s Endurance wreck is vital for climate science The tale of the Endurance is fascinating. But so is the story of the SA Agulhas II. Because of this ship, SA is becoming a leader in aspects of Antarctic science, writes UCT’s Dr Sarah Fawcett. 08 Apr 2022 Republished
Outstanding Article Award for research paper on African dinosaur footprints A paper authored by UCT’s Associate Professor Emese Bordy has received the 2021 Outstanding Article Award from the South African Journal of Science. 07 Apr 2022
How trying to copy a COVID-19 vaccine changes the outlook for African countries Ina Skosana spoke to UCT’s Professor Kelly Chibale about the significance of the replication of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine and what the next steps are. 07 Apr 2022 Republished
Spoilt for choice – young achiever and MSc candidate Kialan Pillay opts for Oxford UCT’s Kialan Pillay broke some records on his academic journey, with postgraduate study offers from the UK’s top universities. Oxford is the one he’s chosen. 06 Apr 2022
UCT student’s team takes top spot at UNESCO conference Cwenga Koyana and Talitha Together pitched an innovative project to help pregnant teens, and took the top spot at the UNESCO and Women@Dior conference. 01 Apr 2022
Record enrolments for student sports clubs and societies after two-year hiatus The academic year is in full swing and so too are UCT’s student sports clubs and societies, many reporting bumper enrolments after a two-year hiatus. 01 Apr 2022
UCT team participates in research to find safer new treatment for cryptococcal meningitis A team of researchers from UCT participated in a research study to evaluate safer, shorter and more effective treatment for cryptococcal meningitis in under-resourced areas. 01 Apr 2022
TB takes centre stage in honours public engagement project BSc Medical Honours students showcased their public engagement projects centred on TB research in commemoration of World TB Day on 24 March. 01 Apr 2022
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