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UCT study highlights aviation legislation gaps that could impact flight safety
A University of Cape Town (UCT) study in Private Law has shed light on the impact of automation on air traffic controllers. By showing the gaps in legislation, procedures and technology, the study highlights risks that could impact air traffic controllers and flight safety.
18 Sep 2025
Media release
Digital divide contributes to lack of service delivery to poor communities – UCT study
The spread of digital technology, or information and communication technology (ICT), has changed how services are delivered, but not always in ways that benefit everyone equally. At present, the system often tilts in favour of service providers and wealthier groups, leaving poorer or rural communities at a disadvantage.
18 Sep 2025
Media release
UCT spin-off company selected into the prestigious Breakthrough Energy Fellows
A University of Cape Town (UCT) spin-off company, C STAR, has been chosen to participate in the prestigious Breakthrough Energy’s Fellows Program (BE Fellows) to advance the production of synthetic fuels from carbon dioxide to solve the global need for sustainable transportation fuels.
18 Sep 2025
Media release
Symposium unpacks partnerships and possibilities for a water-secured Africa
UCT hosted the RRIP Futures and Partnerships Symposium on 10 and 11 September – a culmination of three years of collaborative research under the project Reorienting Research, Innovation & Practice to Address Future Water Challenges in Africa.
18 Sep 2025
