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New study finds more biodiversity in richer neighbourhoods
A unique global study has found that wealthier neighbourhoods in cities have more biodiversity in comparison to poorer ones – a pattern that scientists have called the ‘luxury effect’.
10 Jun 2020
When crisis cultivates collaboration
Associate Professor Sudesh Sivarasu and an array of collaborators are developing low-cost tech – including a DIY face shield – to help Africa manage the novel coronavirus.
10 Jun 2020
Africa must collaborate with the world on vaccine trials
Our scientists must not practise in isolation, but be encouraged to be creative and increase our knowledge of the needs of developing economies, write Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng, vice-chancellor of UCT, and Professor Thokozani Majozi from the University of the Witwatersrand.
09 Jun 2020
Republished
UCT ranked among top 1.4% globally
The University of Cape Town has been ranked best in Africa and 268th in the world by the Center for World University Rankings.
08 Jun 2020
Better probiotics for vaginal health
UCT-led research has identified the best-performing strains of Lactobacillus bacteria, which could be used to improve the effectiveness of probiotics for vaginal health.
08 Jun 2020
Ethical use of drones in COVID-19 national emergency response programme
A new initiative led by academics from UCT aims to build a Drones4Good knowledge community that will extend beyond South Africa, Australia and New Zealand.
08 Jun 2020
The ocean’s genome: protecting and sharing it
How can we better protect the ocean genome and ensure greater equity? Professor Rachel Wynberg, who recently co-authored two papers about this resource, offers answers.
08 Jun 2020
Marine microfibres: less plastic than predicted
Professor Peter Ryan leads a global team to a remarkable discovery: although microfibres are ubiquitous in ocean surface waters worldwide, less than 10% are synthetic.
05 Jun 2020
Antarctic ice-shelf puzzle
The melting of ice shelves can have potentially disastrous repercussions on human populations and natural systems as sea levels rise.
05 Jun 2020
Republished
Epigenetic autism study breaks new ground
Dr Colleen O’Ryan embarked on a project to research genes associated with autism spectrum disorder – and it led her right back to UCT.
04 Jun 2020
Study explores establishing a new bearded vulture population in SA
A new study, led by scientists at UCT, explores where best to establish a new bearded vulture population in South Africa.
04 Jun 2020
Dual honours for UCT’s Wasserman
The Centre for Film and Media Studies’ Professor Herman Wasserman has received two honours from the International Communication Association.
03 Jun 2020
COVID-19’s interaction with HIV and TB investigated
The HIATUS study, being launched by UCT’s Wellcome Centre for Infectious Diseases Research in Africa, will investigate the interaction between pandemics in the South African context.
02 Jun 2020
When giant mustelids roamed South Africa
Fossils described by scientists from UCT and Iziko Museums shed light on the world 5 million years ago when giant otters and wolverines ranged South Africa’s West Coast.
01 Jun 2020
Three UCT researchers awarded ‘Science Oscars’
Three UCT researchers – Professor Alison Lewis, Dr Hlumani Ndlovu, Professor Martine Visser – were among the excellent individuals recognised at the NSTF-South32 Awards last night.
28 Jun 2019
UCT in top 20 globally for mining & mineral engineering
UCT has performed well in the latest ShanghaiRanking’s Global Rankings of Academic Subjects, placing in the top 20 for mining and mineral engineering.
28 Jun 2019
Multimillion rand boost for Africa medicines research
Alumnus Neville Isdell has donated R18 million for research into the discovery of new medicines for infectious diseases at UCT’s Drug Discovery and Development Centre.
26 Jun 2019
Addressing youth (un)employment in Africa
Tackling youth (un)employment in Africa with the Building Bridges Programme at the Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance.
25 Jun 2019
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