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Reflections of UCT’s Future Leaders Both old and new members of UCT’s 2030 Future Leaders programme share how the initiative, launched in 2018 by the vice-chancellor, has impacted their academic careers. 23 Nov 2020
New UCT fellows’ crucible moments UCT’s newly inducted fellows shared crucible moments, surprising facts about themselves and their biggest mistakes at this year’s College of Fellows celebration. 20 Nov 2020
Millions of people are on treatment for HIV: why are so many still dying? Antiretroviral coverage of people with HIV has increased dramatically, but deaths have not decreased as much as was hoped. 20 Nov 2020 Republished
New coalition plans to tackle Africa’s growing burden of stroke Around 23% of people in Africa are at risk of stroke at some point in their life, but most may be avoided. 19 Nov 2020 Republished
Pregnancy, obesity and HIV explored in new study UCT is joining forces with two leading US universities to study a worldwide problem: obesity, specifically in pregnant HIV-positive women and their children. 19 Nov 2020
Remote work has built trust among colleagues Remote work has allowed workers to demonstrate their ability,  good intentions, and integrity, thus earning their colleagues' trust. 18 Nov 2020 Republished
Bidding farewell to Dr Dale Peters, UCT eResearch director The UCT research community bids farewell to Dr Dale Peters, UCT eResearch director. 17 Nov 2020
Diabetes is a ticking time bomb in sub-Saharan Africa In 2019 about 1 in 11 adults in the world had diabetes. Of these, 19 million lived in sub-Saharan Africa, many unaware of their condition. 17 Nov 2020 Republished
COVID-19 could ‘derail’ gender-equality progress in SA’s labour market Progress in South Africa’s labour market regarding gender equality hangs in the balance as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, new UCT research has revealed. 17 Nov 2020
A celebration of UCT research 2019-2020 The latest issue of the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) annual research publication Research & Innovation Highlights was launched at UCT’s first virtual annual research function last night, along with the sixth edition of the eResearch report. 13 Nov 2020
Groundbreaking new book: Africa and the Sustainable Development Goals A new book, co-edited by a University of Cape Town researcher, harnesses global research partnership to offer comprehensive and critical exploration of sustainable development goals in Africa. 10 Nov 2020
UCT researcher wins Newton Prize 2020 A joint energy research project between the ACDI and the University of Exeter has won the Chair’s Prize at the international Newton Prize awards. 06 Nov 2020
Millions of new variants in African genomes discovered UCT researchers have collaborated on a large-scale study of genomic diversity across Africa that has discovered around three million novel genetic variants. 05 Nov 2020
COVID-19 in the continent’s children: UK award supports new research A new study headed by UCT’s Professor Heather Zar promises fresh insight into understanding the determinants of SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 in children in Africa. 30 Oct 2020
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
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