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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
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
First real hope for a TB vaccine in 100 years The final analysis of a multi-site trial involving UCT has produced the first signal of a potentially effective TB vaccine in almost 100 years. 30 Oct 2019
Thinking about the future of fishing A scenario-based approach developed by a UCT  postdoctoral research fellow helps fishers  capture important local ecological knowledge to integrate into formal decision-making processes. 29 Oct 2019 Republished
UCT best in Africa in world rankings UCT has been ranked the best university on the continent in the 2020 US News Best Global Universities rankings. 25 Oct 2019
UCT helps document Africa’s ‘biggest refugee crisis’ UCT is part of a collaborative project researching the experiences of South Sudanese refugees in northern Uganda, and assessing the health and justice services available to them. 23 Oct 2019
UCT researcher to attend HOPE Meeting Dr Reshma Kassanjee has been nominated to attend the 12th HOPE Meeting during March 2020 in Tokyo, Japan. 22 Oct 2019
HIRAX telescope milestone The Hydrogen and Real-time Analysis eXperiment (HIRAX) hit a milestone last week with the launch of prototype, custom-built telescope dishes. 21 Oct 2019
Langdon, Zilla join College of Fellows ‘elders’ Two new Fellows have been inducted into the College of Fellows, acknowledgement of their original and distinguished academic work – and their eldership in the academy. 18 Oct 2019
Genetic detective: case of the neural crest UCT researchers have set up a genetic library to help improve understanding of how vertebrates – including ourselves – grow and develop. 18 Oct 2019
Medicines for Africans by Africans UCTʼs Professor Kelly Chibale is on a drive to highlight the importance of research platforms that allow medicines to be customised for African patients. 17 Oct 2019
Climate emergency, urban opportunity New research by the African Centre for Cities interrogates the way African cities are dealing with climate change – and the potential benefits. 17 Oct 2019
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