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UNESCO PhD fellowship for UCT student UCT student Lerato Hlaka is among 14 young female African scientists to be honoured with a L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science doctoral fellowship. 07 Dec 2018
‘Slow the Flow’ rakes in awards CMD’s “Slow the Flow” water-saving campaign brought home three accolades from the 2018 MACE Excellence Awards 2018, including a special Business Issue Award. 07 Dec 2018
Never too late to overcome the odds PhD candidate Witness Kozanayi relied on his determination, the support and sacrifice of others, and a fascination for his homeland to fuel his academic success. 07 Dec 2018
Growing pesticide, lead threat to vultures Vultures play a vital housekeeping role in the wild, but like many African raptors they’re threatened by pesticide and heavy metal poisoning, says PhD candidate Beckie Garbett. 07 Dec 2018
Answering the call for ‘Futures Scholarship’ The UCT Surgical Society is set to launch a specialist incubator addressing health system challenges in answer to the VC’s “Futures Scholarship” initiative. 06 Dec 2018
Tips to beat the load-shedding blues Load shedding is back, and nobody’s happy. But consider these key strategies for minimising the impact and making the most of the electrical downtime. 06 Dec 2018
Training African researchers for the ‘beamline’ UCT played host to a critical workshop by the African Neutron and Synchrotron Data Analysis Competency (ANSDAC) project to train emerging African researchers in data analysis. 06 Dec 2018
Gold medallist Chibale warns of African ‘brain drain’ UCT’S H3D director Professor Kelly Chibale has used the occasion of his SACI Gold Medal award and other platforms to warn of the “brain drain” of African scientists. 05 Dec 2018
Coveted podium spot for UCT cyclists UCT cyclists are celebrating their first-ever podium spot in the challenging 202 km Coronation Double Century (CDC) road cycling race, after taking third place. 05 Dec 2018
Increasing the uptake of HIV testing Many people struggle to overcome real and perceived barriers to HIV testing, although many hurdles might not be as big as once thought.   05 Dec 2018 Republished
Turning SA’s children into successful readers and writers Teaching children to read must go beyond simply instructing them in how to decode letter-sound relationships if we are to secure their future success at school. 04 Dec 2018 Republished
Book documents SII schools empowerment strategy A new book, Partnerships in Action, tells the story of the valuable links struck between UCT’s Schools Improvement Initiative and schools in Khayelitsha. 04 Dec 2018
New SRC head aiming for ‘practical changes’ With her quiet confidence and inner resolve, new SRC president Asanda Lobelo has transformation and decolonisation at the top of her list of priorities. 03 Dec 2018
VC’s commitment to UCT’s future leaders Vice-Chancellor Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng’s new 2030 Future Leaders programme marks her commitment to securing scholarly leadership for the institution into the future. 30 Nov 2018
New cricket coach pursues the premier league Drought may have disrupted the province’s 2017/2018 cricket season, but UCT’s new coach Eugene Moleon is out to rejuvenate interest in the club and the sport. 30 Nov 2018
Once-in-a-lifetime fellowship UCT’s Mandy Mason is among five young scientists to scoop one of the Crick African Network’s (CAN) first African Career Accelerator Awards. 30 Nov 2018
HIV- babies of HIV+ mothers: major health challenges While they might be uninfected themselves, babies born to HIV-positive mothers are still at almost two times greater risk of dying before their first birthday. 29 Nov 2018 Republished
Retirees bid farewell to UCT Just over 100 retirees have marked their farewell to the University of Cape Town, in an evening rich with recollections, memories and music. 29 Nov 2018
Impacting Airbus aircraft design UCT mechanical engineering researchers have made their mark in the field of international aircraft design, specifically the Airbus A320. 28 Nov 2018
Violence against women and children: joining the dots It makes sense to integrate our approaches to both violence against women and children, argues Professor Shanaaz Mathews.   27 Nov 2018 Republished
UCT’s triple triathlon win UCT’s cycling, swimming and athletics clubs joined forces for a “triumphant” display at the Race to Stanford half-distance triathlon. 27 Nov 2018
Female-focused IT Attracting women to the tech sector is a priority for UCT’s School of IT, and they hope the new Girls’ Lounge will help make a difference. 27 Nov 2018
Health economist promoting African voices John Ataguba says his selection to the World Economic Forum Global Future Council on Health and Healthcare is an opportunity for African voices to be heard. 27 Nov 2018
New hope in fight against African Horse Sickness UCT’s Biopharming Research Unit is using tobacco plants to produce a promising new vaccine candidate to fight the scourge of African Horse Sickness. 26 Nov 2018
Harvesting storm water from the Liesbeek River Three Biological Sciences students have made their mark with their first-ever publication on the role of the Liesbeek River in the management of Cape Town’s water crisis. 26 Nov 2018
Critical support for new teachers UCT’s School of Education is committed to bringing down teacher attrition rates in South Africa with its Newly Qualified Teachers Project. 23 Nov 2018
End of an era for Mamabolo UCT sports coordinator Frans Mamabolo is ending a stellar 20-year career in the Sports and Recreation Department as he moves on to a new challenge. 23 Nov 2018
Meet UCT’s first chief operating officer Currently transitioning from deputy dean for Health Services, Dr Reno Morar will fully occupy the position of UCT’s first chief operating officer in February. 23 Nov 2018
Recognising the diversity of SA families Nuclear families are rare in South Africa, where four million children don’t live with either biological parent – yet the laws still don’t reflect the reality. 22 Nov 2018 Republished
Early human history breakthrough UCT scientist Dr Robyn Pickering led the team that has provided the first timeline for South African fossils, providing critical information about our earliest ancestors. 22 Nov 2018
 
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