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Can SA’s achievement in containing COVID-19 lead to sustained success? South Africa has been recognised globally for its success in flattening the curve, which came as a result of President Ramaphosa responding quickly to the crisis, writes Prof Alan Hirsch. 28 Apr 2020 Republished
Africa must have research and treatment tailored to its reality UCT’s Prof Kelly Chibale says growing up in the poor villages and townships of Zambia, he experienced the impact of malaria first-hand. 25 Apr 2020 Republished
Kelly Chibale: World leader in pharma UCT’s Professor Kelly Chibale has been chosen as one of the world’s top 60 inspirational leaders in the pharmaceutical industry. 24 Apr 2020
Students’ portable hand sanitiser distiller Rising to a challenge, a team of UCT engineering and science students have designed a portable hand sanitiser-making device that uses surplus alcohol during prohibition. 23 Apr 2020
UCT to lead network on tackling mine dust A new African network based at UCT will tackle the long-term health and environmental problems caused by mine dust. 22 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: African scientists, now is the time to collaborate The coronavirus pandemic provides an opportunity for innovation and new scientific discoveries, say UCT academics. 20 Apr 2020 Republished
COVID-19 dashboard ‘by and for South Africans’ UCT doctoral candidate Leen Remmelzwaal built COVID-19 Stats SA to keep data on the pandemic clear and unbiased for all South Africans. 17 Apr 2020
Lockdowns threaten children’s nutrition Researchers have found that the nutritional shocks on young children whose families have lost their income as a result of the lockdown may have long lasting effects. 14 Apr 2020 Republished
Lockdown necessary but more testing crucial UCT's Professor Robin Wood supports South Africa's COVID-19 lockdown programme but calls for more testing. 09 Apr 2020 Republished
Potential harm in acting before there’s ‘good science’ UCT’s Dr Kate Webb has co-authored an international response to a study on hydroxychloroquine for treating COVID-19 that may be ‘a rush to judgement’. 09 Apr 2020
Climate change could abruptly alter biodiversity New research reveals that climate change could lead to abrupt disruption of biodiversity – and that this could happen much sooner than we anticipated. 08 Apr 2020
Climate research universities unite for action UCT has joined with leading climate research universities across the globe to form the Climate Alliance and tackle the unprecedented challenge of climate change. 08 Apr 2020
Homo erectus skull find rewrites human history The discovery of the earliest known Homo erectus skull will rewrite humankind’s family history, according to findings published in Science. 08 Apr 2020
COVID-19 101: Q&A with Prof Ed Rybicki UCT’s Professor Ed Rybicki answered some frequently asked questions regarding the novel coronavirus and the widespread effects of this pandemic. 06 Apr 2020
Developing a vaccine for COVID-19 As COVID-19 infection and morbidity rates increase, UCT’s Prof Ed Rybicki shared some insights into the race to develop a vaccine against the lethal virus. 06 Apr 2020
How SA can protect vulnerable households during lockdown In light of COVID-19, researchers say that the South African government should implement a temporary increase in the existing child support grant to support struggling households. 06 Apr 2020 Republished
Upgrades to informal settlements urgently needed The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the urgent need to upgrade informal settlements, said UCT researcher Dr Warren Smit. 03 Apr 2020
Fossil discoveries rewrite human history An international team of researchers, including geologists from UCT, has unearthed the earliest known skull of Homo erectus , revising our family tree in the process. 02 Apr 2020
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