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UCT researchers set out to understand how climate change is affecting birds and other wildlife and develop methods to predict future effects.]]> https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-04-30-studies-highlight-the-dangers-of-humidity-and-heat-for-tropical-birds Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:25:00 GMT https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-04-29-uct-contributes-african-views-at-global-higher-education-summit
UCT’s growing international visibility and influence through strategic global engagements was on display at the U7+ Alliance of World Universities Presidential Summit.]]> https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-04-29-uct-contributes-african-views-at-global-higher-education-summit Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:35:00 GMT https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-04-29-ucts-largest-mandela-rhodes-cohort-yet
A new cohort of young African changemakers is taking shape at UCT, as 25 students joined this year’s Mandela Rhodes Foundation scholarship programme.]]> https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-04-29-ucts-largest-mandela-rhodes-cohort-yet Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:30:00 GMT https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-04-29-climate-change-hits-south-african-women-unevenly
Women are more vulnerable to climate change if their opportunities are limited and if they’ve suffered as a result of economic structures that concentrate wealth and resources in the hands of a few.]]> https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-04-29-climate-change-hits-south-african-women-unevenly Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:25:00 GMT https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-04-28-positive-leadership-the-cornerstone-of-the-pitch-uct
The Pitch UCT prides itself in sustained relationships and continued development opportunities as it plans its next decade.]]> https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-04-28-positive-leadership-the-cornerstone-of-the-pitch-uct Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:30:00 GMT https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-04-22-the-story-of-june-16th-at-the-baxter
Two-time Fleur du Cap award-winning playwright-director Tiisetso Mashifane wa Noni presents ‘Rise ‘76: The Story of June 16th’.]]> https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-04-22-the-story-of-june-16th-at-the-baxter Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:20:00 GMT https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-04-22-uct-launches-world-class-liver-centre-sa
The centre is the first coordinated liver care model of its kind in the country.]]> https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-04-22-uct-launches-world-class-liver-centre-sa Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:02:00 GMT https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-04-22-uct-researchers-uncover-molecular-switch-that-fuels-cancer-progression
Researchers UCT’s Scientific Computing Research Unit have uncovered a critical molecular ‘switch’ that drives the formation of cancer-associated antigens.]]> https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-04-22-uct-researchers-uncover-molecular-switch-that-fuels-cancer-progression Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:30:00 GMT https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-04-22-encouraging-health-adherence
The app proposes patient-friendly explanations of chronic conditions, medications, dosing, side effects, and warning signs, all presented in an accessible way.]]> https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-04-22-encouraging-health-adherence Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:45:00 GMT https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-04-22-uct-research-maps-western-capes-transition-to-clean-transport
New research by UCT academics is paving the way for a Western Cape-relevant transition from fossil fuels to electric transport.]]> https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-04-22-uct-research-maps-western-capes-transition-to-clean-transport Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:05:00 GMT https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-04-22-music-offers-vital-support-for-maternal-mental-health
A UCT-led research study demonstrates the value of music when it comes to supporting women during pregnancy and after birth.]]> https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-04-22-music-offers-vital-support-for-maternal-mental-health Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:45:00 GMT https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-04-21-study-finds-more-than-40-of-capetonians-at-risk-from-high-air-pollution
A study has produced the first high-resolution map of air pollution risk across the Cape Town metropolitan area, revealing that more than 40% of the city's population is exposed to high or very high levels of air pollution.  ]]> https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-04-21-study-finds-more-than-40-of-capetonians-at-risk-from-high-air-pollution Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:18:00 GMT https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-04-20-insights-into-needs-of-youth-exiting-care-homes
An international collaboration between UCT’s Children’s Institute and Queen’s University Belfast has explored the lived experiences of youth exiting alternative care and their needs for a bright, fulfilling future.]]> https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-04-20-insights-into-needs-of-youth-exiting-care-homes Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:18:00 GMT https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-04-20-a-new-chapter-for-the-uct-choir
The UCT Choir delivered a stirring performance at the Choral Celebration Festival at the City of Cape Town’s City Hall on Sunday, 19 April.]]> https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-04-20-a-new-chapter-for-the-uct-choir Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-04-17-iac-results-lauded
UCT’s Initial Assessment of Competence results are cause for celebration.]]> https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-04-17-iac-results-lauded Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-04-16-south-africas-illicit-cigarette-trade-is-booming
The use of illicit cigarettes is highest among low-income earners.]]> https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-04-16-south-africas-illicit-cigarette-trade-is-booming Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-04-15-student-innovators-triumph-at-health-systems-hackathon
This year’s health systems winning hackathon solution is a patient-facing mobile app that helps individuals manage all their chronic conditions and medication in one place.]]> https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-04-15-student-innovators-triumph-at-health-systems-hackathon Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-04-14-uct-researchers-join-multi-million-pound-fungal-fight
UCT researchers are playing a leading role in a major international collaboration to improve understanding of fungal diseases.]]> https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-04-14-uct-researchers-join-multi-million-pound-fungal-fight Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-04-14-uct-dialogues-shaping-men-and-society
The UCT Men Let’s Talk conversations give men an opportunity to understand who they are and how they show up in the world.]]> https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-04-14-uct-dialogues-shaping-men-and-society Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-04-10-multi-million-rand-grant-to-fast-track-heart-valve-research
The research grant will support the expansion of UCT’s synthetic-leaflet heart valve platform for patients with rheumatic heart valve disease.]]> https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-04-10-multi-million-rand-grant-to-fast-track-heart-valve-research Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT