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Language innovation during a pandemic 31 Jul 2020 Republished
10 learnings about international student mobility in and after the pandemic Shaping the future of undergraduate mobility is essential for students and universities that both thrive from international experiences. 30 Jul 2020
The shifting shape of the COVID-19 frontline The COVID-19 frontline has shifted from a purely medical interface to include less-defined community spaces as community networks confront the pandemic’s social and economic fallout. 29 Jul 2020
Fostering community through technology UCT’s Information and Communication Technology Services uses Microsoft Teams to boost staff morale and maintain a sense of community while colleagues remain physically distanced. 29 Jul 2020
UCT breathes LIFE into ventilator solution UCT is part of a nationwide project to develop a local ventilator that has been authorised for rollout across South Africa. 28 Jul 2020
SA’s magistracy under the spotlight A study by UCT’s Democratic Governance and Rights Unit has found that South African magistrates are stressed, overworked and fear for their safety daily. 28 Jul 2020
Children, pests and poisons: a toxic layering A nexus of pests, poisons and parents protecting their children and homes, and how a health–humanities research project led the way to finding solutions. 27 Jul 2020
Modelling a pandemic on scarce data and unknowns The South African Covid-19 Modelling team is trying to better understand and predict the behaviour of the COVID-19 pandemic to prevent dramatic increases in mortality. 24 Jul 2020 Republished
Rushdu Atala: South Africa’s first aviator of colour A new article published by African studies scholar Dr Halim Gençoğlu reveals a tantalising story about the country’s first aviator of colour, Rushdu Atala. 24 Jul 2020
COVID-19 info for Africa by Africans Two UCT alumni have established a special non-profit research organisation to keep the continent informed about the COVID-19 pandemic. 23 Jul 2020
Three ways to secure the ocean’s survival Humanity must change its relationship with the ocean to stave off a complete collapse of the marine environment and resources, says a new paper in Nature Communications. 21 Jul 2020
Africa in a ‘sweet spot’ to lead global collaborations COVID-19 has unmasked Africa’s gains as a leader in research and international collaboration. But knowledge ownership and political investment are needed to take it further. 21 Jul 2020
Providing international experience virtually The next instalment in the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) series of challenging conversations will focus on undergraduate student mobility. 20 Jul 2020
UCT to boost COVID-19 testing capability in SA UCT’s Biopharming Research Unit, under the leadership of Prof Ed Rybicki, has received government funding to assist in the production of diagnostic reagents for COVID-19. 20 Jul 2020
South Africa is in trouble – here’s how to fix it In his VC’s Open Lecture, Colin Coleman presented a 10-point action plan for an inclusive economy and escaping a socioeconomic crisis. 17 Jul 2020
Children with disabilities must be part of nation building The two-day Teaching Empowerment for Disability Inclusion symposium webinar brought together practitioners, academics, government and civil society from around the world. 17 Jul 2020
Youth bring community stories to bear Initially focused on engaging high school learners on TB research, Eh!woza has turned to creating documentaries to explore the impact of COVID-19 in Khayelitsha. 16 Jul 2020
Parents, teachers – ‘forgotten stakeholders’ in growing entrepreneurs Too little is being done to support young entrepreneurs and the problem begins with parents and teachers – the “forgotten stakeholders”. 16 Jul 2020
Transformation as a contradiction at UCT UCT has released a report which looks at various contradictions, but also moves towards transformation, write Gabriel Hooisan Khan and Professor Loretta Feris. 16 Jul 2020 Republished
Convalescent plasma – a possible COVID-19 therapy Investigators at UCT are working with the South African National Blood Service and the Western Cape Blood Service to conduct the PROTECT-patient trial. 16 Jul 2020
Playing to circumstances: New Res 4 Res festival format The annual student residence Res 4 Res drama festival will be a virtual affair in a new format this year as COVID-19 continues to shape campus events. 15 Jul 2020
Student health and wellness systems in place Health and safety measures have been put in place for the phased return of authorised students to campus. 15 Jul 2020
UCT student entrepreneurs head to national finals Three UCT student entrepreneurs will make their way to the final leg of the Entrepreneurship Intervarsity competition after wowing judges with their innovative business ideas. 14 Jul 2020
SA has reason to celebrate drop in AIDS-related deaths Scaling up antiretroviral treatment in South Africa is having a visible impact on the AIDS mortality rate in the country, said UCT’s Prof Linda-Gail Bekker. 13 Jul 2020
Actively searching out TB cases ‘critical’ Actively searching out drug-sensitive and drug-resistant TB cases in our communities is critical to minimise the spread of the disease. 13 Jul 2020
Four UCT subjects in top 100 UCT’s oceanography, mining and mineral engineering, public health, and clinical medicine were ranked among the best 100 in the world according to ShanghaiRanking’s latest release. 10 Jul 2020
PhD researcher recreates 111-year-old fishing survey UCT alumnus Jock Currie referred to his PhD project to recreate a 111-year-old demersal fisheries survey as “an ambitious research project”. 10 Jul 2020
The vicious cycle of mental health and poverty Mental health and poverty are inextricably linked and leave many young people trapped in a vicious cycle that can limit their chances of a better life, writes UCT’s Emily Garman. 09 Jul 2020 Republished
SHAWCO Health hard at work during pandemic Student volunteers from UCT’s SHAWCO Health have adapted and responded to the needs of their partner communities during the COVID-19 pandemic and nationwide lockdown. 08 Jul 2020
Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation name change The Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation based at UCT has changed its name to the Desmond Tutu Health Foundation. 08 Jul 2020
UCT GSB Executive MBA ranked in global top 50 The UCT Graduate School of Business is the only business school in Africa to feature in the top 50 of the Quacquarelli Symonds ranking of Executive MBA programmes. 07 Jul 2020
 
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