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‘Climate Frontiers’ podcast: Connecting science and society UCT’s Climate System Analysis Group presents a podcast series exploring the latest thinking, approaches and debates in climate science. 30 Jul 2021
It’s time for Africa to ‘roll up its sleeves and take action’ Strategic cooperation that leads to effective implementation is what Africa needs to shape the future we want and avoid the one we don’t. 30 Jul 2021 Republished
UCT joins forces with NASA for biodiversity survey Regarded as one of the most biodiverse areas on the planet, South Africa’s Greater Cape Floristic Region is set to be the subject of a first-of-its-kind biodiversity survey conducted by NASA. 29 Jul 2021
UCT drug discovery trailblazer among Juneteenth biotech leaders The US-based Timmerman Report has named UCT’s Professor Kelly Chibale as one of 22 rising black biotech leaders. 27 Jul 2021
Lockdown is taking a toll on the mental health of pregnant women COVID-19 lockdown is taking a toll on the mental health of pregnant women living in low-resource settings. 27 Jul 2021
African women with diabetes at high risk of cardiovascular disease UCT PhD research says one in every 11 African women of childbearing age has type 2 diabetes, and is at high risk of cardiovascular disease. 21 Jul 2021
Cape Town’s baboon programme: Successful coexistence between wildlife and urban communities Baboons spending more time in their natural habitats and suffering fewer human-caused injuries and deaths is cause for celebration, writes UCT’s Professor Justin O’Riain. 21 Jul 2021 Republished
How can Africa rise to the challenge of a sustainable future? Two keynote speakers from UCT’s recent Research Symposium challenge us to think about a sustainable future for Africa. 21 Jul 2021
‘Coloured’ men are more than a violent stereotype Research by UCT PhD graduate Simone Peters encourages scholars to think carefully about how they write about race – and the consequences for affected communities. 20 Jul 2021
Scientists develop new method of diagnosing TB from skin UCT’s Professor Keertan Dheda is part of a team that has developed a new diagnostic methodology for detecting tuberculosis. 16 Jul 2021
Fairwork report highlights precarity of work in the gig economy Fairwork’s 2021 report has highlighted the precarious nature of work in the gig economy. 15 Jul 2021
Prestigious Alan Pifer Award for Professor Cathy Ward Growing up during apartheid, Professor Cathy Ward became aware of the systemic nature of violence in South Africa and its devastating effects on society at a young age. 14 Jul 2021
HIV‑exposed but uninfected babies weigh less Research by a team from CIDER at UCT found that on average, infants who are born to mothers with HIV, but are themselves uninfected, weigh less. 13 Jul 2021
COVID-19: A Delta variant explainer UCT’s Professor Marc Mendelson shared several key need‑to‑knows about the new SARS‑CoV‑2 variant dominating infection rates in South Africa. 09 Jul 2021
Major boost for Africa’s synchrotron capacity UCT is part of an international collaboration that is developing African capacity to use synchrotrons for studying biology, catalysis and energy materials. 06 Jul 2021
Waheeda Amien appointed to advisory committee on matrimonial property law UCT’s Associate Professor Waheeda Amien will serve on the South African Law Reform Commission’s Advisory Committee on the Review of Aspects of Matrimonial Property Law. 06 Jul 2021
Exploring a circular economy in South Africa A collaboration between UCT and an Austrian university has shed light on South Africa’s prospects for a sustainable future. 06 Jul 2021
Minimum unit price on alcohol could substantially reduce heavy drinking A study by UCT researchers has found that a minimum unit price on alcohol could substantially decrease heavy drinking. 05 Jul 2021
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