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‘Responding to the climate change emergency’ The Carbon Tax Act, which comes into effect on 1 June will require companies in South Africa to pay a nominal fee each time they emit a ton of greenhouse gases. 31 May 2019 Republished
Snobbish birds prefer to live in luxury A study of birdlife in South African cities has found birds prefer wealthy areas to poorer ones but will move out if they get cramped. 31 May 2019
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
5 questions with Wade Petersen UCT chemist Dr Wade Petersen tells us about his research and why it makes him want to get out of bed in the morning. 30 May 2019
UCT prof co-authors award-winning book An award-winning book, co-authored by UCT’s Professor Tomá Berlanda, explores the challenges and opportunities that relate to designing a sustainable, developing African city. 29 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
UCT student headed to innovation lab final in Berlin UCT civil engineering student Hlumelo Marepula is headed for Berlin to represent South Africa at the Falling Walls Lab global final for young innovators. 29 May 2019
Young UCT scientist selected for international leadership initiative Dickson Mambwe, a PhD student working in the field of drug discovery, has been selected for the prestigious CAS Future Leaders Program. 29 May 2019
Climate 100 honour for Mark New UCT’s Professor Mark New has been listed among the world’s 100 most influential people in climate policy for 2019. 28 May 2019
The case against e-cigarettes South Africa can tackle confusion around the safety of e-cigarettes by prioritising the Draft Control of Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Bill. 28 May 2019 Republished
Nine UCT researchers among NSTF-South32 Awards finalists UCT researchers have been named in a total of 14 categories in the final round of this year's ‘Science Oscars’ – the NSTF-South32 Awards. 28 May 2019
Politics disrupts elephants' last haven in Africa A five-year ban on elephant hunting has been lifted in Botswana ahead of national elections in October. 28 May 2019 Republished
Online platform to transform African legal research The first graphical citator for African case law in the world is being launched by AfricanLII and the Democratic Governance and Rights Unit at UCT. 24 May 2019
Penguins indicate the health of local ecosystems A new study has linked penguin foraging behaviour and chick condition to local fish stocks, making a case for including the species in ecosystem checks. 22 May 2019
Double publication prize for archaeologist Chirikure Head of the Department of Archaeology Professor Shadreck Chirikure has won the Antiquity Prize for the best paper of 2018, his second such award. 22 May 2019
Laying foundations for precision cancer medicine Key intellectual property to which UCT now has access could take cancer biotechnology research at the university to the next level. 22 May 2019
Afrophobia: Language does the dirty work UCT lecturer and PhD candidate Ivan Katsere discusses his research into how the use of language fuels Afrophobia in South Africa. 21 May 2019
UCT professor honoured by Emperor of Japan Applied mathematician and fisheries scientist Professor Emeritus Doug Butterworth has been recognised by Japan for his contribution to ensuring sustainable use of marine living resources. 21 May 2019
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