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‘Responding to the climate change emergency’ The Carbon Tax Act, which comes into effect on 1 June will require companies in South Africa to pay a nominal fee each time they emit a ton of greenhouse gases. 31 May 2019 Republished
Snobbish birds prefer to live in luxury A study of birdlife in South African cities has found birds prefer wealthy areas to poorer ones but will move out if they get cramped. 31 May 2019
Exams under way and other updates 30 May 2019
Exams under way and other updates 30 May 2019
UCT to host IdeasLab at World Economic Forum meeting UCT research will be in the spotlight at the IdeasLab at the World Economic Forum’s 13th Annual Meeting of the New Champions in China in July. 30 May 2019
5 questions with Wade Petersen UCT chemist Dr Wade Petersen tells us about his research and why it makes him want to get out of bed in the morning. 30 May 2019
Reminder: Complete UCT’s staff inclusivity survey DVC Loretta Feris writes to the UCT community about the Participation in staff inclusivity survey. 29 May 2019
UCT prof co-authors award-winning book An award-winning book, co-authored by UCT’s Professor Tomá Berlanda, explores the challenges and opportunities that relate to designing a sustainable, developing African city. 29 May 2019
Benefits of breastfeeding can last a lifetime A new UCT-led international study shows that mothers can transfer lifelong protection against infection to their babies by breastfeeding. 29 May 2019
UCT student headed to innovation lab final in Berlin UCT civil engineering student Hlumelo Marepula is headed for Berlin to represent South Africa at the Falling Walls Lab global final for young innovators. 29 May 2019
Young UCT scientist selected for international leadership initiative Dickson Mambwe, a PhD student working in the field of drug discovery, has been selected for the prestigious CAS Future Leaders Program. 29 May 2019
Climate 100 honour for Mark New UCT’s Professor Mark New has been listed among the world’s 100 most influential people in climate policy for 2019. 28 May 2019
The case against e-cigarettes South Africa can tackle confusion around the safety of e-cigarettes by prioritising the Draft Control of Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Bill. 28 May 2019 Republished
Nine UCT researchers among NSTF-South32 Awards finalists UCT researchers have been named in a total of 14 categories in the final round of this year's ‘Science Oscars’ – the NSTF-South32 Awards. 28 May 2019
Politics disrupts elephants' last haven in Africa A five-year ban on elephant hunting has been lifted in Botswana ahead of national elections in October. 28 May 2019 Republished
The learning curve of UCT graduates’ trans-Africa cycle Inspired by what they learnt at UCT, five young graduates are cycling from Cairo to Cape Town to explore Africa up close from a developmental perspective. 27 May 2019
Celebrating Africa Month GSB staff and students were invited to don their traditional attire and enjoy some African cuisine at a lunch to mark Africa Month. 27 May 2019
UCT seeks ‘an individual of stature’ UCT’s new chancellor, its sixth, will be “an individual of stature with exceptional personal qualities”. But who can nominate candidates and who can be nominated? 24 May 2019
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