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A researcher’s perspective on the Worldwide Universities Network: building the Africa we want The WUN Global Africa Group builds on existing expertise and international partnerships to identify sustainable and equitable solutions to critical global challenges of relevance to Africa. 22 May 2018
It’s time to rethink what’s meant by “mother tongue” education 21 May 2018
Advancing Africa’s inequalities agenda The newly launched African Centre of Excellence for Inequalities Research will ensure that African perspectives on inequalities are heard at a global level. 18 May 2018
Tackling mental health in the workplace Linda Ronnie, an associate professor in organisational behaviour and people management at the GSB, delves into the stigma attached to mental health issues in the workplace. 17 May 2018 Republished
Tackle inequality sustainably – beyond social grants Social grants are essential to the poor but unsustainable as a solution to income inequality. Economic growth is needed to bring more people into employment. 17 May 2018
SA learning to make coalition politics work Although delicate, if done correctly, coalition politics and party collaboration could help to enhance national unity, writes Associate Professor Richard Calland. 15 May 2018 Republished
Understanding migratory patterns is key There are hundreds of variations of birds’ migratory patterns. But many partial migrants are threatened with extinction. Understanding their movements is key to their protection. 15 May 2018 Republished
Med-tech inventors tackle anaphylaxis A UCT-based invention, the ZibiPen – a reloadable adrenaline auto-injector – will provide an affordable and more effective solution to anaphylaxis. 15 May 2018
A three-pronged new deal could help South Africa’s economic woes South Africa has made significant progress over the last 20 years in reducing extreme poverty. The proportion of the population that confronts hunger on a daily basis declined from 27% in 1995 to 11% in 2010. 14 May 2018 Opinion
The value of storm water Even though storm water could bolster Cape Townʼs water supply, it is being ignored as a water augmentation opportunity, says UCT’s Future Water Institute. 14 May 2018
Discovery of new ocean current underpins PhD PhD research doesn’t often make world news – unless it describes the discovery of a new ocean current. This one is south-west of Madagascar. 14 May 2018
Young talents headed for global innovation lab Jessica Fell and Dr Dyllon Randall will fly the UCT flag as 2018 UNLEASH talents at this global innovation lab in Singapore later this month. 09 May 2018
South Africa's historic silicosis class action: why the settlement matters Class action litigation has been used infrequently in South Africa, unlike in the US where it’s become a prominent feature of justice. 09 May 2018 Republished
New deal could ease SA’s economic woes UCT Adjunct Professor Brian Levy outlines a three-pronged approach to combat inequality and poverty and to ease South Africa's economic burdens. 07 May 2018 Republished
Woolard heads panel to explore zero-rated goods SALDRU’s Professor Ingrid Woolard has been appointed to chair a high-level, independent panel that will explore the expansion of VAT-free products for South Africans. 04 May 2018
‘A great spirit and a wonderful mind’ Stephen Hawking was “a great spirit and a wonderful mind”, senior scholar George Ellis said in his recent tribute to the renowned theoretical physicist. 02 May 2018
Easy Squeezy: an asthma device for children and the aged A collaboration between biomedical engineers and a clinician at UCT has led to the design of an assistant device for metered-dose asthma inhalers that will improve ease of use for children and the elderly. 01 May 2018
Chiskop? Bring your own clippers A UCT study on the health risks associated with chiskop haircuts has found that there needs to be increased education on adequate sterilisation of barber equipment between each customer. 26 Apr 2018 Republished
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