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Living on the edge: The IMF’s economic outlook for sub-Saharan Africa The tentative recovery the sub-Saharan region enjoyed in the wake of the pandemic is set to teeter into retreat as global economic instability impacts key vulnerabilities within the region. 07 Nov 2022
Wolfson Memorial Lecture explores dementia prevention On Thursday, 3 November, world authority on dementia Professor Nick Fox of the University College London presented UCT’s 11th annual Wolfson Memorial Lecture. 07 Nov 2022
UCT team part of €40m ‘CARE-O-SENE’ SA–Germany project to decarbonise aviation Professor Michael Claeys, the director of the DSI-NRF Centre of Excellence in Catalysis at UCT’s Department of Chemical Engineering, will lead a UCT team working to create sustainable aviation fuels. 04 Nov 2022
Farrant’s life’s work recognised with coveted German award Prof Jill Farrant has been named as a recipient of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation’s coveted Georg Forster Research Award. 04 Nov 2022
Anti-racism policy sparks debate on dignity and harm DVC for Transformation, Student Affairs and Social Responsiveness Professor Elelwani Ramugondo begins anti-racism conversations as UCT starts to use a new anti-racism policy. 04 Nov 2022
UCT hosting climate change webinars to grow a community of practice A three-part webinar series featuring UCT climate change and sustainability experts will explain what their research means for UCT’s community and campuses. 03 Nov 2022
UCT’s Estates and Custodial Services staff shine in digital literacy programme Members of UCT’s Estates and Custodial Services staff received special recognition for their ongoing participation in the first phase of a digital literacy programme. 03 Nov 2022
UCT jumps up in clinical and health UCT is 77th in the world for clinical and health and among the top 200 in four other subject areas, according to Times Higher Education. 02 Nov 2022
UCT honours student leaders The Department of Student Affairs at UCT recognised some of the outstanding contributions made by student leaders and organisations during the course of the year. 01 Nov 2022
Alumni start-up amplifies online education access Epitek was founded by five UCT alumni and provides clients with a white-label online education platform tailored to their individual needs. 31 Oct 2022
Nobel in Africa at UCT UCT’s High Energy Physics, Cosmology and Astrophysics Theory hosted world-renowned cosmologist Professor Viatcheslav Mukhanov for a public lecture as part of the Nobel in Africa initiative. 31 Oct 2022
UCT 24th in the world for infectious disease research UCT remains the best university in Africa and among the top 25 globally for studying infectious diseases, according to the US News and World Report. 31 Oct 2022
Celebrating innovation at UCT Research Contracts and Innovation held an Inventors’ Breakfast on 24 October at the UCT GSB’s rooftop venue. 27 Oct 2022
TLC2022: Collaboration at the forefront of teaching and learning transformation A panel discussion unpacked what an ideal teaching and learning environment would be like for UCT staff and students. 27 Oct 2022
UCT celebrates its 2022 retirees UCT leadership and staff gathered at the Table Bay Hotel on 25 October for a celebration dinner in honour of the 2022 UCT retirees. 26 Oct 2022
135 UCT researchers among world’s top 2% UCT researchers excel on the University of Stanford’s Top 2% Scientists in the World. 26 Oct 2022
TLC2022: ‘A moment to pause and reflect’ Vision 2030 and a socially just teaching and learning environment at UCT is the theme of the two-day Teaching and Learning Conference. 26 Oct 2022
UCT researcher to contest Berlin Falling Walls Engage The Future Water Institute’s Dr Amber Abrams will be competing in the Falling Walls Engage competition for public science communication in Germany in November. 26 Oct 2022
Department of Medicine’s 47th annual research symposium: a celebration of science UCT’s Department of Medicine’s annual two-day research symposium took place at Groote Schuur Hospital this week. 24 Oct 2022
UCT GSB’s Executive MBA ranked among top 20 in the world for student satisfaction Newest ‘Financial Times’ rankings show the Executive MBA at the UCT GSB is among the best in alumni satisfaction and prior work experience. 24 Oct 2022
DataFirst comes of age DataFirst, UCT’s internationally recognised Open Data Repository and Research Unit, is 21 years old this year. 20 Oct 2022
What SA must do to build climate-resilient development An invited commentary by six UCT authors outlines gaps in the country’s actions and preparedness for climate change and rising temperatures. 20 Oct 2022
New research: Cancer drug with potential to be used against malaria Research published in ‘Science Translational Medicine’ shows that a cancer drug currently in clinical trials can potentially protect from, cure and prevent transmission of malaria. 20 Oct 2022
Design thinking and interdisciplinary research key to addressing global challenges UCT Vice-Chancellor Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng said design thinking and interdisciplinary research foster habits of collaboration, creative confidence and a trial-and-error mindset. 19 Oct 2022
Hasso Plattner d-school Afrika a ‘lighthouse on the continent’ The new Hasso Plattner d-school Afrika was launched during a three-day d.confestival at its new headquarters on middle campus. 19 Oct 2022
Saturday Summer School goes to the township UCT’s Saturday Summer School programme in Masiphumelele township seeks to expose high school learners to various topics that may become a course of study when they matriculate. 19 Oct 2022
The over-60s: Economic and social power that can’t be ignored It’s time to re-examine how we think about older people, said UCT’s Dr Leon Geffen. 18 Oct 2022
OIC hosts webinar on transforming enterprises through diversity and inclusion The Office for Inclusivity and Change at UCT hosted a webinar in collaboration with the International Labour Organization and Business Unity South Africa on 29 September. 18 Oct 2022
Men’s Dialogue for Mental Health brings hope A Men’s Dialogue for Mental Health featuring industry experts and a student panel was recently hosted by the Department of Student Affairs, and Student Wellness Service. 18 Oct 2022
Parents, caregivers, environments ‘powerfully shape’ infant mental health Research into infant mental health revealed that supportive experiences during infancy are critical to enabling the well-being of infants, toddlers, children and, ultimately, young adults. 18 Oct 2022
 
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