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Body scavengers and forensic science 15 Nov 2018 Republished
SHAWCO steps up again 12 Nov 2018
Future-proofing SA’s water supply 09 Nov 2018 Republished
Commissions of inquiry vs courts of law 08 Nov 2018 Republished
UCT masterʼs student shines in Miami UCT masterʼs student Maria Jose’s journey to become a doctor and a Mandela Washington Fellow all began when she had her tonsils out – at age six. 08 Nov 2018
When ‘Grumpy’ came to university John Dawson, “Grumpy” to his granddaughter, used to joke that donating his body to UCT’S medical school was just a ploy to get into university. 07 Nov 2018
Protecting young South African women from STIs An encouraging intervention involving girls and young women, as well as their mothers and other female caregivers, aims to reduce the incidence of STIs, including HIV. 07 Nov 2018
Kentridge drawings expose barbarity of war The suffering of hundreds of thousands of African support troops during World War l is underscored in the work of acclaimed South African artist William Kentridge. 06 Nov 2018 Republished
Genetic brain research in Africa: A ‘formidable’ challenge The dearth of African researchers and participants in global mental health genetics studies is impeding research progress in this critical field – and leaving the continent behind. 06 Nov 2018 Republished
Master of Laws – 49 years later The thesis he withdrew from UCT 49 years ago will finally earn activist, academic and political analyst Professor Raymond Suttner his LLM on 14 December 2018. 05 Nov 2018
‘Emerging leader’ honour for law student UCT’s Bontle Monnya got a taste of the Ivy League life when she was selected to attend the Harvard Graduate Consulting Club’s (GCC) Crossroads Emerging Leader Programme in Dubai. 05 Nov 2018
Bumper Summer School for 2019 Extended to three weeks in 2019, UCT’s Summer School will offer a bumper programme of 113 lectures, many on Africa and “issues of consequence”. 02 Nov 2018
How the world’s smallest flightless bird got to Inaccessible Island UCT researchers are among an international team that has uncovered the origins of the Inaccessible Island rail. 02 Nov 2018
CMD scoops Silver Quill Awards UCT’s Communication and Marketing Department has been honoured with three awards at the prestigious International Association of Business Communicators 2018 Africa Silver Quill Awards. 02 Nov 2018
The complexities of digital inequality It will take far more than only infrastructure improvements to enable the poor and marginalised to harness the Internet to boost their social and economic well-being. 01 Nov 2018 Republished
UCT boosts transformation in accounting An innovative partnership between UCT and two other universities, in KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape, has secured top-quality accounting degrees for students in those provinces. 31 Oct 2018
Ramphosa’s commitment to a market economy Far from being “much ado about nothing”, President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent investment summit could mark an important step towards reviving South Africa’s economic growth. 30 Oct 2018 Republished
Supporting students with disabilities UCT students with disabilities are inspiring others with their stories of perseverance and resilience, and have expressed gratitude for the way they’ve been helped. 30 Oct 2018
Acclaim for UCT’s healthcare ʻbible’ UCT’s Knowledge Translation Unit has celebrated the official launch of its Practical Approach to Care Kit (PACK), designed to better equip primary care health workers in the field. 30 Oct 2018
New hermit crab species in 3D 3D X-ray micro-computed tomography has helped UCT researchers describe a new hermit crab species found off KwaZulu-Natal. The results were published recently in PLOS One. 29 Oct 2018
Bottling athletic excellence UCT PhD candidate Shaun Sutehall is working with elite athletes to test a drink which holds the potential to enhance sporting performance. 29 Oct 2018
SHAWCO steps up after Khayelitsha fire SHAWCO has delivered relief items to assist those affected by the massive Khayelitsha fire, some of whom are matric learners in the middle of their exams. 26 Oct 2018
The silent scourge of campuses Professor Francis Petersen, Vice-Chancellor of the University of the Free State, discusses the escalation in the number of students struggling with significant mental health issues. 26 Oct 2018 Republished
Opening up access to knowledge UCT has joined institutions around the world in celebrating Open Access Week, an annual global event that focuses on promoting open knowledge sharing. 26 Oct 2018
UCT Cycling Club’s bumper year It’s been a year of milestones for UCT’s cyclists, with their first female chairperson, a new women’s cycling team, and a scholarship programme for learners. 25 Oct 2018
Identifying those who die at sea UCT is piloting a study that could be key to resolving the challenge of identifying bodies found at sea or washed up on shore. 25 Oct 2018
Medical students upskilling communities UCT medical students teaching first-aid skills to Mitchell’s Plain residents are themselves learning the essentials of community-oriented primary care (COPC). 25 Oct 2018
Black students ‘walking on eggshells’ at UCT A “walking on eggshells” installation on middle campus is designed to highlight the continuing challenges faced by black students, its curator Kneo Mokgopa says. 24 Oct 2018
Buckton blows his final whistle After almost 48 years at the University of Cape Town, Peter Buckton says it’ll be tough to leave a job that’s been his “whole life”. 24 Oct 2018
World-first: Bio-bricks from urine A UCT master’s student in civil engineering has unveiled the world’s first bio-brick grown from human urine, signalling an innovative paradigm shift in waste recovery. 24 Oct 2018
Children to benefit from UCT social bonds ‘first’ UCT’s Bertha Centre has joined forces with the provincial Social Development department to introduce social bonds that will benefit Early Childhood Development targets. 23 Oct 2018
Transformation crucial ‘at all levels’ at UCT UCT must follow the transformation of the demographics of its student population with similar changes in the professoriate, says Associate Professor Manya Mooya. 23 Oct 2018
‘Fearless’ HIV activist wins Tutu award UCT’s Professor of Medicine Linda-Gail Bekker has been named the winner of the 2018 Desmond Tutu Award for HIV Prevention Research and Human Rights. 23 Oct 2018
Working towards a water-sensitive Cape Town When it “forgot to rain” in Cape Town, the city went on water-saving alert. Now it’s time for a holistic approach to future water management. 22 Oct 2018
 
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