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A chemical attraction Professor Kelly Chibale talks about the bonds he has formed through his illustrious career which began in an impoverished Zambian township. 05 Dec 2019 Republished
SA’s new Water and Sanitation Master Plan UCT’s Kevin Winter considers what universities can do to help realise the goals of South Africa’s new Water and Sanitation Master Plan. 05 Dec 2019
SA a world leader in HIV research A new report charting global trends in HIV/AIDS research identified SA as a global leader in the field, with UCT rated as the most influential institution. 04 Dec 2019
Honorary doctorate for retiring Prof Ntsebeza In recognition of his outstanding research, the University of Leiden will be presenting Professor Lungisile Ntsebeza with an honorary doctorate in early 2020. 03 Dec 2019
A career built by and for the people When reflecting on her two-decade career at UCT, retiring Executive Director of Research, Dr Marilet Sienaert, says it is all about the people. 02 Dec 2019
Climate change adaptation: people first An international collaborative project, co-led by UCT, investigated the ways people living in semi-arid regions adapt to a changing climate. 02 Dec 2019
5 questions with Hafeni Mthoko Dr Hafeni Mthoko aspires to go beyond the boundaries of her discipline to explore how information systems and technology can support the social sector. 01 Dec 2019
Brain injury and infection in children Dr Ursula Rohlwink, with UCT's Division of Neurosurgery, has focused her work on children with traumatic brain injury and the neuro-infection TB meningitis. 28 Nov 2019
HIV factor in kidney transplants: research sheds new light on risks UCT’s Dr Elmi Muller and colleagues looked at the longer-term outcomes of HIV-positive-to-HIV-positive renal transplantation. 27 Nov 2019 Republished
Ocean’s potential to bolster food security By more effectively managing ocean resources and harnessing marine aquaculture, we could see the oceans provide more food than they currently are. 27 Nov 2019
Safeguarding the judiciary New research and guidelines from UCT could lead to more transparent selection of judicial officers in southern Africa. 27 Nov 2019
Women in Global Health Silindile Ngcobo, a PhD candidate in biomaterials at UCT’s Department of Surgery, recently took part in the 2019 Women in Global Health Conference in Rwanda. 22 Nov 2019
Inside growing brains Safe and non-invasive techniques for visualising the brain have changed the way we study children’s development, particularly in high-risk contexts. 22 Nov 2019
Co-creating a locally relevant web Dr Melissa Densmore’s research into bandwidth-constrained communities in and around Cape Town tackles difficult questions about what the internet should look like in Africa. 22 Nov 2019
The highest energy light from a gamma-ray burst detected UCT astronomers are part of an international team that have taken the next step towards understanding extreme stellar explosions. 21 Nov 2019
Misuse threatens antibiotics effectiveness World Antibiotic Awareness Week celebrates the contribution that antibiotics have made to global public health and calls for action to ensure their continued usefulness. 21 Nov 2019 Republished
Fixed lines needed to bridge the digital divide Few South African households have access to the internet at home, but relying solely on mobile networks to solve this disparity is not enough. 20 Nov 2019 Republished
UCT prof leads ground-breaking pollen monitoring campaign The Division of Allergology and Immunology at UCT’s Lung Institute is leading a multidisciplinary project that examines the levels of pollen across South Africa. 20 Nov 2019
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