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Diabetes is a ticking time bomb in sub-Saharan Africa In 2019 about 1 in 11 adults in the world had diabetes. Of these, 19 million lived in sub-Saharan Africa, many unaware of their condition. 17 Nov 2020 Republished
COVID-19 could ‘derail’ gender-equality progress in SA’s labour market Progress in South Africa’s labour market regarding gender equality hangs in the balance as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, new UCT research has revealed. 17 Nov 2020
A celebration of UCT research 2019-2020 The latest issue of the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) annual research publication Research & Innovation Highlights was launched at UCT’s first virtual annual research function last night, along with the sixth edition of the eResearch report. 13 Nov 2020
Groundbreaking new book: Africa and the Sustainable Development Goals A new book, co-edited by a University of Cape Town researcher, harnesses global research partnership to offer comprehensive and critical exploration of sustainable development goals in Africa. 10 Nov 2020
UCT researcher wins Newton Prize 2020 A joint energy research project between the ACDI and the University of Exeter has won the Chair’s Prize at the international Newton Prize awards. 06 Nov 2020
Millions of new variants in African genomes discovered UCT researchers have collaborated on a large-scale study of genomic diversity across Africa that has discovered around three million novel genetic variants. 05 Nov 2020
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
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
Global South research: humpback whales and climate change Two University of Cape Town researchers to join global research partnership studying the effects of climate change on humpback whales in the Southern Ocean. 29 Sep 2020
UCT GSB teaching case study wins top international award Researchers from the UCT GSB have won a prestigious international case writing competition for a new teaching case on the challenges faced by the South African cardiac device industry. 29 Sep 2020
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