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COVID-19 in the continent’s children: UK award supports new research A new study headed by UCT’s Professor Heather Zar promises fresh insight into understanding the determinants of SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 in children in Africa. 30 Oct 2020
UCT rises in research rankings The University of Cape Town (UCT) has leaped 18 places in the US News & World Report Best Global Universities rankings, and is ranked 9th in the world for infectious diseases in the subject rankings. 26 Oct 2020
UCT the only Financial Times ranked MBA school in Africa The UCT GSB is the only business school in Africa to feature in the prestigious Financial Times rankings for its groundbreaking Executive MBA programme. 26 Oct 2020
Just Transition Transaction case study – towards energy equity UCT researchers have devised a Just Transition Transaction that promises to decarbonise South Africa’s energy sector, salvage Eskom and create employment. 26 Oct 2020
UCT participates in global Mission Atlantic project UCT has joined international partners on the Mission Atlantic project to examine the effects that crises, such as climate change, have on the Atlantic Ocean. 21 Oct 2020
Interactive website tracks SA’s post-school qualifications Siyaphambili, a project in UCTʼs Southern Africa Labour and Development Research Unit, has launched an interactive website to help track South Africa’s post-school qualification scores. 16 Oct 2020
Why Africa needs to invest in mental health Collaborative research from across the continent underlines the health and economic benefits of investing in mental health in Africa. 13 Oct 2020 Republished
Social Responsiveness Award: a unique study on youth and HIV Dr Rebecca Hodes has won UCT’s Social Responsiveness Award for a unique, collaborative study on youth vertically infected with HIV. 08 Oct 2020
TLC2020: teaching as a form of social responsiveness A panel discussion at UCT’s Teaching and Learning Conference 2020 showcased the work of four academics who use their teaching as a form of social responsiveness. 07 Oct 2020
Human hand behind SA’s land-degrading dust storms Research by a UCT academic pinpoints a direct human cause for Southern Africa’s dust emissions, which affect air quality and can pose serious health risks. 06 Oct 2020
Boost for electrolyser technology development towards commercialisation New funding from Germany will help UCT advance its technology development of catalyst-coated membranes used in electrolysers for hydrogen production. 05 Oct 2020
Waste-to-fuel project an IChemE Global Awards 2020 finalist An intercontinental research team comprising researchers from the University of Cape Town has been announced as an IChemE Global Awards 2020 finalist in the Energy category. 02 Oct 2020
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