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Research uncovers links between substance abuse and psychotic disorders A team of researchers at UCT have presented a paper identifying the links between substance abuse and psychotic disorders. 11 Nov 2020
Groundbreaking new book: Africa and the Sustainable Development Goals A new book, co-edited by a University of Cape Town researcher, harnesses global research partnership to offer comprehensive and critical exploration of sustainable development goals in Africa. 10 Nov 2020
UCT’s Prof Ed February bows out gracefully Associate Professor Edmund February’s 20-year journey with UCT will come to a close at the end of the year. 10 Nov 2020
Breathing beyond boundaries Co-hosted by UCT, the four-week BREATH: Inspire/Expire Symposium virtual event aims to showcase the growing field of medical and health humanities on the continent. 10 Nov 2020
UCT researcher wins Newton Prize 2020 A joint energy research project between the ACDI and the University of Exeter has won the Chair’s Prize at the international Newton Prize awards. 06 Nov 2020
UCT VC wishes the matric class well ahead of exams UCT VC Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng shared an inspirational message to the matric class of Heideveld Secondary School at their valedictory service. 05 Nov 2020
Millions of new variants in African genomes discovered UCT researchers have collaborated on a large-scale study of genomic diversity across Africa that has discovered around three million novel genetic variants. 05 Nov 2020
Jellyfish Mating Day: an in-joke that became a tradition Fifty years ago, a group of UCT zoology students spawned a fun departmental tradition. Emeritus Professor Jenny Day reminisces on World Jellyfish Day. 03 Nov 2020
Lockdown: ‘redefining moment’ for student’s start-up UCT student Tiang Moabelo said that he used the nationwide lockdown to rebuild his business to be more tech savvy. 03 Nov 2020
UCT’s Prof Daya Reddy calls it a day Renowned academic Professor Daya Reddy will retire from UCT at the end of 2020. 03 Nov 2020
Femmeact: vital support for women in actuarial science A student-led initiative in UCTʼs actuarial science department has as its mission retaining women students and ensuring they survive into the profession – and as academics. 02 Nov 2020
COVID-19 in the continent’s children: UK award supports new research A new study headed by UCT’s Professor Heather Zar promises fresh insight into understanding the determinants of SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 in children in Africa. 30 Oct 2020
A Women-led UCT webinar series concludes Four women leaders from UCT came together for the final round table in the A Women-led UCT webinar series to share their learnings from their leadership journeys. 28 Oct 2020
‘Incredible baptism’ for new Health Sciences dean UCTʼs new dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences has paid tribute to the commitment, compassion and resilience of the facultyʼs staff and students. 28 Oct 2020
UCT sports scientists celebrate Tour de France win Slovenian cyclist Tadej Pogačar’s extraordinary 2020 Tour de France victory was widely celebrated, not least by his medical team from UCTʼs Division of Exercise Science and Sports Medicine. 28 Oct 2020
Developing blind football at UCT UCT’s ParaSports Club has embarked on a massive drive to ensure blind football becomes one of the university’s official sporting codes. 27 Oct 2020
UCT’s ICA supports 34 artists with new online fellowship UCT’s Institute for Creative Arts will support 34 artists through its recently launched Online Fellowship Programme. 27 Oct 2020
UCT rises in research rankings The University of Cape Town (UCT) has leaped 18 places in the US News & World Report Best Global Universities rankings, and is ranked 9th in the world for infectious diseases in the subject rankings. 26 Oct 2020
UCT the only Financial Times ranked MBA school in Africa The UCT GSB is the only business school in Africa to feature in the prestigious Financial Times rankings for its groundbreaking Executive MBA programme. 26 Oct 2020
Just Transition Transaction case study – towards energy equity UCT researchers have devised a Just Transition Transaction that promises to decarbonise South Africa’s energy sector, salvage Eskom and create employment. 26 Oct 2020
Student NPO helps youth unleash their potential UCT student Moeketsi Mashibini and his team have established Pantsula with a Purpose: an NPO that aims to bridge the gap between high school and university. 23 Oct 2020
Studying the immune system’s response to COVID-19 A team of researchers at UCT is studying the immune system’s response to COVID-19 to establish how long immunity lasts after patients recover from the virus. 23 Oct 2020
UCT’s budding legal eagles soar at moot competition UCT law students emerged victorious after the final round of this year’s Kate O’Regan Intervarsity Moot Competition, which took place on Saturday, 17 October. 22 Oct 2020
UCT participates in global Mission Atlantic project UCT has joined international partners on the Mission Atlantic project to examine the effects that crises, such as climate change, have on the Atlantic Ocean. 21 Oct 2020
The Baxter is back with a benefit fundraiser Championed by UCT’s vice-chancellor, Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng, a new production celebrates the Baxter’s return to opening its doors under lockdown Level 1. 21 Oct 2020
UCT boasts three new African Academy of Sciences fellows The African Academy of Sciences has elected three UCT academics as fellows for their significant contributions to the advancement of science in Africa. 19 Oct 2020
‘UCT taught me resilience’ Reflecting on three decades at UCT, Rosina Court said that she is grateful for the opportunities that arose from her time at the university. 19 Oct 2020
National physical activity policy for COVID-19 and beyond COVID-19 has highlighted the need for a multi-faceted national plan for physical activity to underpin the country’s health development. 19 Oct 2020
Interactive website tracks SA’s post-school qualifications Siyaphambili, a project in UCTʼs Southern Africa Labour and Development Research Unit, has launched an interactive website to help track South Africa’s post-school qualification scores. 16 Oct 2020
Trojan Horse Massacres: ‘It’s like it never happened’ Three prominent members of the UCT community reflect on the Trojan Horse Massacres and the tragic events that unfolded 35 years ago. 16 Oct 2020
 
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