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Dear Diary 24 Jun 2020
A world in turmoil 17 Jun 2020 Republished
Urgently revive children’s support services Child support services and programmes should be “urgently revived” to help the country’s youngest and most vulnerable cope with the fallout of the COVID-19 lockdown. 16 Jun 2020
Preparations for phased return to campuses progressing well For universities, lockdown Level 3 signals the start of some students and staff being allowed back, with certain provisos. 15 Jun 2020 Republished
Alum helping learners excel in mathematics Through the Numeric organisation, a group of UCT alumni are helping primary school learners excel in mathematics while also training and equipping teachers. 12 Jun 2020
Lockdown limerick lament John Bolton says a bit of levity is required in tough times – when moved to poetry, he opts for writing limericks. 12 Jun 2020
Six UCT researchers are ‘Science Oscars’ finalists Six UCT researchers are into the final round of the 2019/2020 NSTF-South32 Awards, which celebrate those making outstanding contributions in science, engineering and technology. 12 Jun 2020
UCT_Cares about connecting you to the right support UCT_Cares connects students, staff and the broader university community to the help and services they need. 11 Jun 2020
Ensuring equitable access to COVID-19 info UCT’s Division of Global Surgery has taken on the challenge of making access to information about COVID-19 equitable and fair with two low-data digital solutions. 11 Jun 2020
Residence Life’s student peer-to-peer study pilot launched UCT’s Residence Life Division has launched a pilot Study Buddy programme, a peer-to-peer initiative to help students reach their academic goals. 10 Jun 2020
UCT best on the continent One of the longest running and most prestigious global rankings continues to identify UCT as the best university in Africa. 10 Jun 2020
New study finds more biodiversity in richer neighbourhoods A unique global study has found that wealthier neighbourhoods in cities have more biodiversity in comparison to poorer ones – a pattern that scientists have called the ‘luxury effect’. 10 Jun 2020
When crisis cultivates collaboration Associate Professor Sudesh Sivarasu and an array of collaborators are developing low-cost tech – including a DIY face shield – to help Africa manage the novel coronavirus. 10 Jun 2020
Eight UCT student entrepreneurs in regional competition Eight student entrepreneurs with bright ideas will represent UCT at the regional round of the Entrepreneurship Intervarsity competition, which takes place from 13 to 17 July. 09 Jun 2020
Africa must collaborate with the world on vaccine trials Our scientists must not practise in isolation, but be encouraged to be creative and increase our knowledge of the needs of developing economies, write Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng, vice-chancellor of UCT, and Professor Thokozani Majozi from the University of the Witwatersrand. 09 Jun 2020 Republished
Notes from a very small island This melange of correspondence comes from UCT alumnus Dr Robert-Ian Caldwell of Leisure Island in Knysna, who reflects on the vicissitudes of lockdown – and a mistaken identity. 09 Jun 2020
UCT ranked among top 1.4% globally The University of Cape Town has been ranked best in Africa and 268th in the world by the Center for World University Rankings. 08 Jun 2020
Home alone (well, not quite) Bianca Warley, a classics lecturer and tutor at UCT, says lockdown has been a different and trying experience. 08 Jun 2020
Better probiotics for vaginal health UCT-led research has identified the best-performing strains of Lactobacillus bacteria, which could be used to improve the effectiveness of probiotics for vaginal health. 08 Jun 2020
Ethical use of drones in COVID-19 national emergency response programme A new initiative led by academics from UCT aims to build a Drones4Good knowledge community that will extend beyond South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. 08 Jun 2020
One-stop shop for funding opportunities in Africa UCT PhD candidate Lena Gronbach created Africademics to find and share scholarship and funding opportunities with students from across the continent. 08 Jun 2020
The ocean’s genome: protecting and sharing it How can we better protect the ocean genome and ensure greater equity? Professor Rachel Wynberg, who recently co-authored two papers about this resource, offers answers. 08 Jun 2020
Marine microfibres: less plastic than predicted Professor Peter Ryan leads a global team to a remarkable discovery: although microfibres are ubiquitous in ocean surface waters worldwide, less than 10% are synthetic. 05 Jun 2020
Student developers ‘shift gears’ amid COVID-19 When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, UCT’s Developer Student Club was forced to think outside the box to remain relevant to its members. 05 Jun 2020
A time to build up Ugandan-born architect and scholar Dr Philippa Tumubweinee talks about women in architecture, creative impetus and her role as director of UCT’s School of Architecture, Planning & Geomatics. 05 Jun 2020
Epigenetic autism study breaks new ground Dr Colleen O’Ryan embarked on a project to research genes associated with autism spectrum disorder – and it led her right back to UCT. 04 Jun 2020
Study explores establishing a new bearded vulture population in SA A new study, led by scientists at UCT, explores where best to establish a new bearded vulture population in South Africa. 04 Jun 2020
Reflections in a time of crisis After embracing a new chapter, Janine Carlse said she had no idea what the following months would have in store for South Africa and the world. 03 Jun 2020
Dual honours for UCT’s Wasserman The Centre for Film and Media Studies’ Professor Herman Wasserman has received two honours from the International Communication Association. 03 Jun 2020
Feeding the poor: The national government has failed National government has comprehensively failed to feed the poor during the lockdown it imposed on them, says UCT’s Jeremy Seekings. 03 Jun 2020 Republished
COVID-19’s interaction with HIV and TB investigated The HIATUS study, being launched by UCT’s Wellcome Centre for Infectious Diseases Research in Africa, will investigate the interaction between pandemics in the South African context. 02 Jun 2020
Smokers’ behaviour in lockdown reveals power of their addiction World No Tobacco Day is a fitting time to assess the industry’s potential for harm, write UCT’s Sam Filby and Corné van Walbeek. 02 Jun 2020 Republished
 
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