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C-section risk 50 times higher for mothers in Africa The risk of dying after a C-section in Africa is much greater than in high-income countries, according to a new study led by UCT’s Professor Biccard. 20 Mar 2019
Helping African adolescents achieve their potential UCT researchers are part of an international team to accelerate achievements for African adolescents across many areas of their lives. 20 Mar 2019
New study investigates why refugees aren’t going home The length of many of Africa’s wars and the loss of migration networks are just two of the factors preventing the “refugee cycle” from ending. 20 Mar 2019 Republished
Kelly Chibale: Leading the way in African drug discovery Professor Kelly Chibale, head of UCT’s Drug Discovery and Development Centre (H3D), is overcoming sceptics to take region’s innovation efforts seriously. 19 Mar 2019 Republished
Community health workers critical in HIV battle Community health workers in rural HIV programmes have great potential to improve access to care, but they need proper resources, remuneration and recognition to optimise their interventions. 18 Mar 2019 Republished
Shaping the future: topology and big data UCT mathematical physicist Professor Jeff Murugan explains how applying topology – or the study of shapes in space – to big data can help solve real-world problems. 18 Mar 2019
Growing Africa’s genetic ‘library of life’ Professor Ambroise Wonkam delivered the first Vice-Chancellorʼs Inaugural Lecture for 2019 this week, with a focus on enabling genetic medicine in Africa. 15 Mar 2019
Tackling TB one breath at a time UCT research into the spread of tuberculosis has received a boost with the award of funding from an international seed fund initiative. 15 Mar 2019
Higher education research results via MOOC The results of a two-year investigation into changes in the higher education landscape here and in the UK will be widely shared via a specially created MOOC. 15 Mar 2019
New evidence that UN agencies’ work is effective Researchers tested the United Nations’ concept of ‘accelerators’ – key services that can improve the lives of vulnerable people across many areas – and their synergies. 14 Mar 2019
UCT students to meet Nobel laureates Four UCT students are among 20 top young South African scientists selected to attend a prestigious Nobel laureate meeting in Germany in June. 06 Mar 2019
Climate change: the human factor UCT is driving cutting-edge research to quantify the long-term effects of humans on global warming, with a specific focus on the consequences for the global south. 04 Mar 2019
Mapping future climate pathways in sub-Saharan Africa UCT is working to create “safe spaces” for the co-production of climate knowledge that supports poverty and inequality reduction efforts, without relying on non-renewable energy sources. 28 Feb 2019
UCT back in top 10 for development studies UCT has moved up two places in the 2019 QS World University Rankings by Subject, to reclaim its position in the top 10. 28 Feb 2019
Austrian honour for renowned UCT heart surgeon Austria’s highest national honour has been conferred on renowned heart surgeon Professor Peter Zilla, head of UCT’s Chris Barnard Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery. 27 Feb 2019
African partnership for climate resilience UCT is set to strengthen Africa’s voice in the climate-change discussion, while also enhancing delivery on its climate and development agenda. 25 Feb 2019
SOS for SA bee research Annalie Melin and Jonathan Colville of UCT’s Faculty of Science have dedicated their research paper to reviewing South Africa’s bee fauna. 25 Feb 2019
Why Africa’s smallest raptor has helpers to raise its chicks Pygmy falcon pairs with more offspring have a better chance of raising healthy chicks when they form groups with helpers. 25 Feb 2019
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