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UCT’s H3D spearheads Africa’s drug discovery accelerator programme
UCT’s H3D will play a leading role in supporting drug discovery in sub-Saharan Africa through the Grand Challenges African Drug Discovery Accelerator programme.
13 Mar 2024
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UCT’s H3D spearheads Africa’s drug discovery accelerator programme
UCT’s H3D will play a leading role in supporting drug discovery in sub-Saharan Africa through the Grand Challenges African Drug Discovery Accelerator programme.
13 Mar 2024
- 2 min read
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Understanding the role of nature-based adaptation in human mobility and immobility
Research led by Nicholas Simpson, along with a team at UCT’s ACDI, emphasises the urgent need for a comprehensive study on how climate change impacts mobility.
13 Mar 2024
- 7 min read
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Global Digital Heritage Afrika partners with UCT
Global Digital Heritage Afrika has found a new home at UCT.
12 Mar 2024
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What climate change means for South Africa and its people
Researchers at UCT have recently released a synthesis report highlighting the potential impact of climate change in South Africa and how these changes will impact our economy and ecosystems.
11 Mar 2024
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Speculating on the speculum – could a redesign help to save lives?
On World Human Papilloma Virus Day, the virus behind 95% of cervical cancers, post-docs and post-grads were invited to a design-a-thon at UCT’s IDM to ‘rethink, reimagine and redesign’ the dreaded cervical speculum.
11 Mar 2024
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UCT on board as innovative Lego Braille Bricks project enters new national phase
The extended Lego Braille Bricks pilot project will fast-track inclusive education for blind and visually impaired learners and capacitate teachers’ competencies in the country.
08 Mar 2024
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Courts in crisis, but solutions are simple
UCT’s Democratic Governance and Rights Unit has released two highly impactful reports focusing on the work environment in and functioning of the South African Magistrates’ Courts.
07 Mar 2024
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UCT and McMaster lead a new clinical trial to reduce HIV-related deaths in Africa
A new trial will test a low-cost antibiotic aimed at reducing deaths among 8 000 patients with advanced HIV who are starting or restarting anti-retroviral therapy, a combination of drugs to treat HIV.
06 Mar 2024
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Adolescent nephrology clinic plugs ‘critical gap’ between paediatric and adult care
The Kidney Adolescent and Young Adult Clinic supports patients with chronic kidney disease as they learn to navigate a new normal outside the paediatric healthcare setting.
01 Mar 2024
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UCT’s iconic d-school Afrika is the top green-certified new academic building in Africa
23 Feb 2024
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Older Person’s Grant not ‘nearly enough’ to support SA’s elderly
22 Feb 2024
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UCT’s University of the Future deliberates funding guarantees
22 Feb 2024
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The power of voices: Supporting inclusivity through podcasting
21 Feb 2024
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UCT study empowers medical students through AI and open educational resources
20 Feb 2024
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Elections 2024: Political parties mobilise youth participation
15 Feb 2024
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Joint professorships and fellowships awarded to UCT and UoB scholars
15 Feb 2024
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Med student’s elective abroad ‘memorable, magical, meaningful’
15 Feb 2024
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Machine-learning research earns UCT academic NRF P-rating
15 Feb 2024
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A joyful welcome
14 Feb 2024
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‘The University of the Future belongs to all those who prepare for it’
14 Feb 2024
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How do we move forward as a country when the remnants of apartheid remain?
14 Feb 2024
SA Magistrates’ Courts survey reveals ‘reassuring’ outcome
A survey by UCT’s Democratic Governance and Rights Unit revealed that Magistrates’ Courts are upholding the fundamental constitutional imperatives of equality and dignity.
08 Feb 2024
Three UCT academics among Clarivate’s highly cited list
UCT’s Prof Estelle (Vicki) Lambert, Prof Dan Stein, and Assoc Prof Darren Martin have been included on the Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers 2023 list.
08 Feb 2024
Assessing the state of post-school education in an unequal society
UCT’s Dr Emma Whitelaw spoke about the state of the economics of the post-school education system.
07 Feb 2024
Don’t take hearing loss for granted
Lebogang Ramma, a professor in audiology at UCT, delivered the first inaugural lecture of 2024 on Thursday, 1 February.
05 Feb 2024
UCT-led palliative care programme honours ‘life before death’
The Abundant Life Palliative Care programme serves terminally ill patients and their loved ones in Cape Town’s southern suburbs.
01 Feb 2024
Bongani Mayosi Memorial Lecture: A tribute to the past and a celebration of the future of medicine in SA
Dr Vuyane Mhlomi delivered an insightful lecture at the fifth annual Bongani Mayosi Memorial Lecture.
31 Jan 2024
‘Humanity is at a crossroads’
Dr Mamphela Ramphele’s UCT Summer School lecture was centred around ubuntu in contemporary South Africa.
31 Jan 2024
The potential auction of Mandela’s personal items: Why it outraged some
The initial news of the auction caused outrage, shock and disbelief, writes Duane Jethro, a lecturer in the Department of African Studies and Linguistics at UCT.
30 Jan 2024
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UCT abuzz as first-years, parents, guardians get taste of campus life
UCT’s annual Parent Orientation took place on Saturday, 27 January.
29 Jan 2024
100 years of radio: Indelible lessons from the airwaves
Nancy Richards’ 100 years of radio UCT Summer School lectures took place on 22 and 23 January.
26 Jan 2024
Exness Fintech scholarships: Applications are open
Eligible postgraduate computer science and mathematics students can now apply for a 2024 Exness Fintech Scholarship.
24 Jan 2024
Google PhD Fellowship ‘Hail Mary’ proves successful for UCT student
Vincent Punabantu is the proud recipient of the Google PhD Fellowship to complete his academic journey at UCT.
23 Jan 2024
Issues facing the SA judiciary in 2024
While SA does not have an official ‘start of the judicial year’, it is worth previewing some of the major events facing the judiciary in 2024.
22 Jan 2024
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‘The secret communications network that helped end apartheid’
During a lunchtime lecture, anti-apartheid activist Tim Jenkin took his audience through Operation Vula’s secret communications plan, which led to the fall of apartheid.
22 Jan 2024
Established UCT researcher makes history with Wellcome Discovery Award
Supported by a recent award, Prof Anthony Figaji investigates the worldwide impact of the lethal manifestation of TB when it affects the brain – TB meningitis.
19 Jan 2024
Accelerate use of nuclear medicine as primary diagnostic, therapeutic modality
UCT’s Dr Stuart More said nuclear medicine should be recognised as a valuable diagnostic and therapeutic modality for cancers and a range of other diseases.
18 Jan 2024
Summer School welcomes local NPOs, NGOs to annual showcase
For the first time in the history of UCT’s Summer School, local NPOs and NGOs will exhibit their work for the duration of the two-week programme.
17 Jan 2024
UCT researchers land prestigious fellowship for trailblazing African health research
A recent accolade positions two select UCT researchers as emerging leaders in biomedical and health research, enabling them to address critical health challenges in the region.
17 Jan 2024
UCT researchers awarded for pioneering work in Health Inequality
Through the competitive Wellcome Career Development award two UCT scholars have been acknowledged for their ground-breaking research aimed at tackling healthcare inequality in Africa and India.
15 Jan 2024
UCT cheerleaders redefine inclusivity and embraces sport status
The UCT Cheerleading Club redefines cheerleading as a sport, emphasising inclusivity and skill.
29 Dec 2023
UCT students continue to dominate the Greenovate Awards
UCT students win top prizes at the Greenovate Awards.
28 Dec 2023
Entrepreneurship Intervarsity competition – a ‘game-changing’ experience
Vuyolwethu Mpetshwa, a finalist in the Entrepreneurship Intervarsity competition, said the experience shaped her entrepreneurial journey meaningfully.
28 Dec 2023
‘I decided to go for my dream’
The funding Tatenda Nyamutamba was meant to receive in 2021 for her master’s was declined at the last minute. Her Plan B was to fund herself.
28 Dec 2023
A win for books at the 2023 UCT Annual Staff Awards
Prof Dan Stein, Dr Mignonne Breier and Assoc Prof Barbara Boswell took home top honours for their literary contributions at the 2023 Staff Awards.
27 Dec 2023
VC celebrates Ikey Tigers’ repeat World University Rugby Cup success
VC interim Emer Prof Daya Reddy congratulates the Ikey Tigers rugby team and management for their impressive three-peat win at the 2023 World University Rugby Cup.
27 Dec 2023
‘Never stop looking for opportunities’
UCT’s CMD employee Lizette Hendricks reflects on the long road to obtaining her undergraduate degree.
27 Dec 2023
Thrills and tears: UCT’s summer graduation comes to a close
The UCT summer graduation saw more than 1 800 obtain new academic qualifications.
22 Dec 2023
UCT leaps to 31st in the world for sport science
UCT placed 31st in the world for sport science in the latest ShanghaiRanking released on 15 December.
22 Dec 2023
A doctorate programme for progress
UCT has been working with the University of Stirling in Scotland to help staff at historically disadvantaged South African universities obtain PhDs.
22 Dec 2023
UCT-led project amplifies mothers’ voices to effect social change
A group of mothers from low-income communities in Cape Town utilised photography to shine a spotlight on their struggles and advocate for change.
21 Dec 2023
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