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Water: the most precious resource of all The days of taking water for granted are over, with individuals and industry equally responsible for protecting this most precious of all resources. 17 Sep 2018
PhDs in just three minutes With only a three-minute deadline, it was a case of “ready, steady, go” as students compacted their 80 000-word PhDs into snappy, accessible presentations. 17 Sep 2018
No peace without equality Downplaying South Africa’s crime statistics won’t help address the reality that crime and inequality go hand in hand, says UCT’s Anine Kriegler. 13 Sep 2018 Republished
Using computers to improve lives The work of UCT lecturer Dr Melissa Densmore, who pursues healthcare solutions via computer-based innovation, is set for a major boost thanks to prestigious new grant funding. 10 Sep 2018
Reconfiguring the human through the child Existing education models “colonise” children merely to prepare them for adulthood, ignoring what they naturally excel at, says education Professor Karin Murris. 07 Sep 2018
Gold medal for UCT Vaccinology Research Chair UCT Vaccinology Research Chair Professor Anna-Lise Williamson has been honoured with a gold medal from the SA Medical Research Council for her seminal scientific contributions. 04 Sep 2018
Connecting the Ocean View community UCT researchers have joined forces with two technology providers to set up a community-owned wireless network for the Ocean View community in Cape Townʼs south peninsula. 04 Sep 2018
The cigarettes market is growing in Africa As a developing continent, Africa has become an attractive market for the tobacco industry. 04 Sep 2018
South Africa’s inequality problem needs new thinking Conventional thinking alone will not solve South Africa’s inequality. The Southern Africa Labour and Development Research Unit is providing out-of-the-box thinking. 03 Sep 2018 Republished
African MBA students pursuing positive global change Social impact and innovation are increasingly becoming priorities for MBA students seeking to equip themselves with skills to bring their ideas to life, especially in Africa. 31 Aug 2018
Advancing the science of measurement The pioneering Metrological and Applied Sciences University Research Unit at UCT will be critical in helping determine new standards for current and mass in South Africa. 31 Aug 2018
A medical solution aimed at malnourished children The first African study to trial faecal transplants, called THRIVE, is set to get under way. 31 Aug 2018 Republished
Agroecology key to food security in developing countries Smallholder agriculture in emerging economies offers a vital blueprint for alternative solutions to current intensive farming practices that are threatening the environment. 31 Aug 2018 Republished
If you’re pregnant and vaping, you may want to reconsider Parents should consider the dangers of e-cigarettes to infants, children and teenagers. We still know very little about the chemicals and toxins in these devices. 31 Aug 2018 Republished
MeerKAT Award for UCT Chair of Astronomy Professor Renee Kraan-Korteweg has been lauded at the SA Women in Science Awards 2018 for distinguishing herself in the advancement of the science of radio astronomy. 30 Aug 2018
Project to protect workers in digital gig economy The digital gig economy operates mostly in unregulated ways; bad news for the protection of workers’ rights. But a new research project aims to change that. 28 Aug 2018
Accelerating the integration of renewables A tool developed by a UCT postgraduate aims to overcome the uncertainties associated with renewable energy and incorporating it into power grids. 28 Aug 2018
Enhancing the learning of anatomy In a paper recently published in Anatomical Sciences Education, UCT academics reveal how students can better learn anatomy using observation, touch and drawing. 24 Aug 2018
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