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Do socio-cultural contexts drive antimicrobial resistance? UCT’s Assoc Prof Esmita Charani’s latest research studies why socio-cultural contexts need to be taken into consideration to mitigate antimicrobial resistance. 25 Jun 2024

How to curb the global spread of Non-Communicable Diseases In Lara Dugas’s final MasterScience chapter, she explores effective strategies to tackle the global rise of NCDs – including nutrition policies, innovative climate solutions and improved healthcare access. 21 Jun 2024

Drivers of Non-Communicable Diseases: Lessons from low-income countries AXA Chair in Non-Communicable Disease Epidemiology, Lara Dugas, and the University of Cape Town uncover the main drivers behind the global spread of NCDs in low-income regions and the global implications. 21 Jun 2024

Non-Communicable Diseases: The silent pandemic Did you know that more than a quarter of people in both low and middle-income countries are struggling with obesity and being overweight? 21 Jun 2024

UCT up two places in latest world rankings UCT remains the best university in Africa, according to the 2025 Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings. 19 Jun 2024

UCT Press launches ‘Contested Karoo’ as an open access book The recently launched book seeks to better understand the arid Karoo that covers almost a third of South Africa. 19 Jun 2024

UCT-led project awarded £500 000 to fast-track research on antimicrobial resistance This year, AMRoots scooped third place in the prestigious Trinty Challenge. The award will accelerate research on antimicrobial resistance in small-scale farming communities. 18 Jun 2024

UCT academic wins inaugural funding award UCT particle physicist Dr James Keaveney received the Oppenheimer Memorial Trust’s inaugural New Frontiers Research Award in May. 13 Jun 2024

UCT academic leads climate change research on ocean systems Assoc Prof Sarah Fawcett will lead a multi-disciplinary team investigating oxygen and biogeochemical dynamics along the west African margin. 12 Jun 2024

Catalysis Institute: Shaping a sustainable future UCT’s Artificial Intelligence Research Unit is pioneering AI research to meet Africa’s unique developmental needs. 07 Jun 2024

Showcasing excellence at UCT The ‘Showcase Excellence at UCT’ event underscored the university’s commitment to excellence. 07 Jun 2024

Youth Month: LLM student’s international internship ‘opens window of opportunity’ John Singbae II was one of just four students selected for an internship programme offered by the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea in Germany. 06 Jun 2024 Youth Month

AI Innovation for Africa’s future UCT’s Artificial Intelligence Research Unit is pioneering AI research to meet Africa’s unique developmental needs. 05 Jun 2024

UCT launches Global Media Index for Africa The Global Media Index for Africa tracks how the world’s most influential news providers cover news related to the African continent. 05 Jun 2024

Showcasing excellence at UCT During a special TED Talk-style sitting, UCT researchers highlighted the impactful, pioneering work they are involved in at a local, national and continental level. 04 Jun 2024

UCT jumps 64 places in latest world rankings UCT leaps up in Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings 2024 and remains the best university in Africa. 28 Jun 2023

Gratitude linked to better academic performance – new UCT study and pilot UCT will launch a pilot intervention programme for students on the psychology of gratitude after a new study linked gratitude to academic performance. 28 Jun 2023

Thabisa Dinga is giving back to KwaLanga through her love for music and dance UCT master’s student Thabisa Dinga is teaching KwaLanga youth life skills through her passion for music and dance 23 Jun 2023 Youth Month

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