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The incriminating genes behind sports injuries
UCT researchers are leading the way in investigating the body’s cellular networks and pathways, including DNA and protein structures, in the field of sports injury.
21 Dec 2022
Interfaculty research event puts women’s challenges under a microscope
DVC for Research and Internationalisation Prof Sue Harrison’s conversation series encourages interfaculty and cross-disciplinary research to tackle society’s complex problems.
15 Dec 2022
Graduand’s dissertation essay on plastic waste wins silver at COP27
Graduand Kirsten Barratt’s master’s thesis examines legal regulations around plastic waste and reuse and suggests incentive-based regulations. The work also informed a COP27 essay award.
14 Dec 2022
UCT’s new eResearch director: Prof Vaccari
UCT welcomes Professor Mattia Vaccari as the director of eResearch.
13 Dec 2022
Funding boost for low-cost cardiac device
A UCT spin-off company, Strait Access Technology, has received a funding boost that could help get its cardiac surgical devices into low-resource settings.
12 Dec 2022
Celebrating the power of research for social change
UCT’s prestigious Research celebration 2022 highlighted the deep potential of research outputs to enhance public–private partnerships for the benefit of health and welfare in Africa.
05 Dec 2022
Alan Pifer winner champions child, women’s heart health
Professor Liesl Zühlke’s work to put children and women at the centre of the global heart health agenda makes her a fitting Alan Pifer awardee.
01 Dec 2022
Heart disease doyen wins Alan Pifer Award
Her legacy of research excellence, impact and innovation earns Professor Karen Sliwa this prestigious annual Vice-Chancellor’s prize.
01 Dec 2022
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