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Three UCT academics among Clarivate’s highly cited list
UCT’s Prof Estelle (Vicki) Lambert, Prof Dan Stein, and Assoc Prof Darren Martin have been included on the Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers 2023 list.
08 Feb 2024
Assessing the state of post-school education in an unequal society
UCT’s Dr Emma Whitelaw spoke about the state of the economics of the post-school education system.
07 Feb 2024
Don’t take hearing loss for granted
Lebogang Ramma, a professor in audiology at UCT, delivered the first inaugural lecture of 2024 on Thursday, 1 February.
05 Feb 2024
Exness Fintech scholarships: Applications are open
Eligible postgraduate computer science and mathematics students can now apply for a 2024 Exness Fintech Scholarship.
24 Jan 2024
Google PhD Fellowship ‘Hail Mary’ proves successful for UCT student
Vincent Punabantu is the proud recipient of the Google PhD Fellowship to complete his academic journey at UCT.
23 Jan 2024
Adapting and surviving: SA’s Agulhas long-billed lark
The Conversation spoke to one of the researchers at UCT’s FitzPatrick Institute of African Ornithology, Robert Thomson, about the future of this bird.
23 Jan 2024
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Established UCT researcher makes history with Wellcome Discovery Award
Supported by a recent award, Prof Anthony Figaji investigates the worldwide impact of the lethal manifestation of TB when it affects the brain – TB meningitis.
19 Jan 2024
Accelerate use of nuclear medicine as primary diagnostic, therapeutic modality
UCT’s Dr Stuart More said nuclear medicine should be recognised as a valuable diagnostic and therapeutic modality for cancers and a range of other diseases.
18 Jan 2024
UCT researchers land prestigious fellowship for trailblazing African health research
A recent accolade positions two select UCT researchers as emerging leaders in biomedical and health research, enabling them to address critical health challenges in the region.
17 Jan 2024
UCT researchers awarded for pioneering work in Health Inequality
Through the competitive Wellcome Career Development award two UCT scholars have been acknowledged for their ground-breaking research aimed at tackling healthcare inequality in Africa and India.
15 Jan 2024
UCT students continue to dominate the Greenovate Awards
UCT students win top prizes at the Greenovate Awards.
28 Dec 2023
Entrepreneurship Intervarsity competition – a ‘game-changing’ experience
Vuyolwethu Mpetshwa, a finalist in the Entrepreneurship Intervarsity competition, said the experience shaped her entrepreneurial journey meaningfully.
28 Dec 2023
‘I decided to go for my dream’
The funding Tatenda Nyamutamba was meant to receive in 2021 for her master’s was declined at the last minute. Her Plan B was to fund herself.
28 Dec 2023
A win for books at the 2023 UCT Annual Staff Awards
Prof Dan Stein, Dr Mignonne Breier and Assoc Prof Barbara Boswell took home top honours for their literary contributions at the 2023 Staff Awards.
27 Dec 2023
UCT leaps to 31st in the world for sport science
UCT placed 31st in the world for sport science in the latest ShanghaiRanking released on 15 December.
22 Dec 2023
Tackling Africa’s grand challenges together
UCT tackles the continent’s grand challenges through seven project awards selected for potential for impact, scale and sustainability in addressing UCT’s Vision 2030 for research.
22 Dec 2023
A doctorate programme for progress
UCT has been working with the University of Stirling in Scotland to help staff at historically disadvantaged South African universities obtain PhDs.
22 Dec 2023
UCT-led project amplifies mothers’ voices to effect social change
A group of mothers from low-income communities in Cape Town utilised photography to shine a spotlight on their struggles and advocate for change.
21 Dec 2023
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