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UCT’s hijab-wearing rugby player talks inclusivity When Zahraa Hendricks ran onto the field for the UCT women’s rugby team, she could never have imagined the attention her hijab would spark. 08 Mar 2019
UCT cycling star for global triathlon champs UCT cyclist Hayley Preen has qualified for two international triathlon championships after an impressive win at the recent XTERRA SA Championships in Grabouw. 07 Mar 2019
Open data needs ethical, efficient management Opening access to UCT’s substantial body of research will foster development and empowerment, along with personal advancement for individual researchers. But there are watchpoints. 06 Mar 2019
‘Forensic giant’ Knobel dies Retired head of UCT’s Division of Forensic Medicine Professor Deon Knobel has been lauded as a “forensic giant” following his death on 1 March. 06 Mar 2019
Real-life Pokémon GO for birders It’s not a return of the Pokémon GO craze; it’s the UCT Birding Club’s Isomi Challenge that has avid campus birdwatchers racing around to “catch ‘em all”. 06 Mar 2019
Breaking barriers in fine art Digital technologies have created new media for fine art, believes Warren Marais, a Michaelis School of Fine Art graduate who used the eResearch Oculus Rift to create a virtual reality short film for his final project. 05 Mar 2019
Levelling the maths, physics playing field Thabang Sebetoane’s brainchild, the tutoring project Tshehetso, uses coaching and mentoring to prepare potential engineering students for success at university. 04 Mar 2019
Climate change: the human factor UCT is driving cutting-edge research to quantify the long-term effects of humans on global warming, with a specific focus on the consequences for the global south. 04 Mar 2019
Vrye Weekblad’s future in a new media landscape If it is to succeed, the new Vrye Weekblad must actively address the challenge of how to appeal to all Afrikaans readers – across class, race and gender. 01 Mar 2019
Letter reveals truth about family tragedy A Jewish mother’s letter to her children reveals the truth about a family tragedy in the aftermath of the 1917 Russian Revolution – and inspires a groundbreaking documentary. 01 Mar 2019
Opera student sings her way to victory UCT opera student Nombulelo Yende won the main prize at the 2018 International Competition of Belcanto Vincenzo Bellini, following in the footsteps of her older sister. 01 Mar 2019
Mapping future climate pathways in sub-Saharan Africa UCT is working to create “safe spaces” for the co-production of climate knowledge that supports poverty and inequality reduction efforts, without relying on non-renewable energy sources. 28 Feb 2019
UCT back in top 10 for development studies UCT has moved up two places in the 2019 QS World University Rankings by Subject, to reclaim its position in the top 10. 28 Feb 2019
Leaders must resist the nhunzi UCT students attending the Klaus-Jürgen Bathe Leadership Programme induction dinner last week were urged to avoid distractions and to rather focus on taking the country forward. 27 Feb 2019
Pioneering climate-change curricula in southern Africa UCT’s African Climate and Development Initiative is pioneering a new curriculum for climate change and sustainable development studies in southern Africa. 26 Feb 2019
SS Mendi: ‘Our story, our tragedy’ The SS Mendi tragedy offers the chance to learn from past mistakes, UCT’s VC said at the memorial for the men who died so far from home. 26 Feb 2019
African partnership for climate resilience UCT is set to strengthen Africa’s voice in the climate-change discussion, while also enhancing delivery on its climate and development agenda. 25 Feb 2019
SOS for SA bee research Annalie Melin and Jonathan Colville of UCT’s Faculty of Science have dedicated their research paper to reviewing South Africa’s bee fauna. 25 Feb 2019
Zabalaza Theatre Festival 2019 The Baxter’s Zabalaza Theatre Festival returns for its ninth edition, from 8 to 16 March, promising entertainment for the whole family. 22 Feb 2019
Pioneering ‘new science’ in Masiphumelele A new research facility in Masiphumelele will better enable clinicians and scientists to understand the transmission of tuberculosis. 22 Feb 2019
Changing face of UCT infrastructure A new 500-bed residence, an education building and a redeveloped North Bus Stop are among seven new developments in the pipeline to meet UCT’s needs to 2035. 22 Feb 2019
Boosting SA’s climate change readiness UCT scientists have partnered with Wits to support South Africa’s efforts to prepare the country for extreme weather events. 22 Feb 2019
More secure, sustainable power for SA There’s room for optimism that the Eskom shake-up will boost investment from the private sector, banks and development partners, all critical for the power giant’s sustainability. 22 Feb 2019 Republished
Prestigious science honour for Bourne UCT’s Professor Susan Bourne, interim dean of the Science faculty, has been honoured with an IUPAC 2019 Distinguished Women in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering award. 21 Feb 2019
New award for urine recycling researcher Civil Engineering’s Dr Dyllon Randall has won the biennial IChemE Warner Prize, made to early career individuals, for his trailblazing work in sustainable resource recovery systems. 21 Feb 2019
UCT’s ‘unique’ climate-change master’s degree UCT’s “unique” climate-change master’s programme tackles the climate-change challenge in the context of sustainable development for Africa. 20 Feb 2019
Happy snappers unwittingly gather valuable Martial Eagles data Martial Eagle photos posted by hundreds of online users have inadvertently provided valuable field data that conservationists are using to track the birds’ dietary habits. 20 Feb 2019
Gavin Younge sculpture makes waves in Australia A five-metre-long stainless steel artwork by UCT Emeritus Professor Gavin Younge is among 70 sculptures to go on show at Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe in Australia next month. 20 Feb 2019
Multiple gold medals for rowing club UCT’s Rowing Club got the season off to a flying start with impressive performances at three regattas this month. 19 Feb 2019
UCT shares climate-change expertise in Africa UCT is helping countries in sub-Saharan Africa get to grips with climate change, and Windhoek and Lusaka already have tangible results to show for it. 19 Feb 2019
 
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