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Research & innovation



UCT aspires to become a premier academic meeting point between South Africa, the rest of Africa and the world. Taking advantage of expanding global networks and our distinct vantage point in Africa, we are committed , through innovative research and scholarship, to grapple with the key issues of our natural and social worlds. We are committed both to protecting and encouraging 'curiosity-driven research' and research that has a real impact on our communities and environment.


Tackling lupus from the ‘cathedral of science’ Dr Kate Webb, recently selected as a Crick African Network Fellow, will travel between UCT and The Francis Crick Institute in London exploring ways to tackle lupus in Africa. 30 Apr 2019
The road to spatial transformation Research provides a window into the obstacles and prospects for spatial transformation along the strategic Voortrekker Road Corridor in Cape Townʼs northern suburbs. 30 Apr 2019
Small-scale farming and agroecology Rachel Wynberg, the bio-economy research chair at UCT, and Laura Pereira, a researcher at Stellenbosch University, discuss agroecology and how it can make a difference. 30 Apr 2019 Republished
Investing in climate-change protection UCT’s ACDI is part of a multidisciplinary research team seeking answers to questions such as how investment in ecological infrastructure will offer protection against droughts and floods. 26 Apr 2019
Students accelerating healthcare solutions A new initiative by UCT’s Surgical Society offers students across faculties the chance to seek innovative solutions to some of South Africa’s most entrenched healthcare hurdles. 26 Apr 2019
What the scientist learned from the cheetah’s tail From a cheetah’s tail to professional athletes: UCT researchers are using robotics to study how bodies move. 26 Apr 2019
Gender pay gap shrinks for some women The new minimum wage law has reduced gender pay inequality at the bottom end of the income scale, but highly educated women still face discrimination. 26 Apr 2019 Republished
UCT researcher awarded Global Professorship Professor Shadreck Chirikure is one of 10 scholars from around the world awarded a Global Professorship by the British Academy. 23 Apr 2019
A minimum unit price on alcohol could limit heavy drinking South Africa offers cheap liquor to heavy drinkers, but research from the UCT Graduate School of Business suggests that there may be a Scottish solution. 23 Apr 2019 Republished
UCT first university to adopt global ethics code The University of Cape Town has adopted a global code that aims to counter ethics dumping. 18 Apr 2019
Gary Maartens awarded NRF A-rating Professor Gary Maartens, head of clinical pharmacology at the University of Cape Town, has been awarded a prestigious A-rating by the National Research Foundation. 18 Apr 2019
SATVI wins Social Responsiveness Award Tuberculosis research and prevention group SATVI was named the winner of UCT’s 2018 Social Responsiveness Award in recognition of its work in Cape Winelands communities. 16 Apr 2019
Common contraceptive could raise TB risk A breakthrough study at UCT has revealed that one of the country’s most commonly used injectable contraceptives could potentially increase users’ risk of contracting tuberculosis. 15 Apr 2019
UCT’s increased focus on the SDGs In July, South Africa will be among 51 countries to review their progress towards meeting the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. 15 Apr 2019
Microscopic marine creatures driving Earth’s temperature New research is looking at how microscopic phytoplankton interact with nutrients in the ocean and their impact on the Agulhas marine system. 12 Apr 2019 Republished

 
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Violence against women and children: joining the dots It makes sense to integrate our approaches to both violence against women and children, argues Professor Shanaaz Mathews.   27 Nov 2018 Republished
First steps to tackling South Africa’s abalone poaching Breaking the cycle of illegal abalone poaching in South Africa is going to be tough, but not impossible. 23 Nov 2018 Republished
Diet and disease in African cities One of the African Centre for Cities’ newest research projects looks at the relationship between urban food systems and non-communicable diseases. 21 Nov 2018
Genetic brain research in Africa: A ‘formidable’ challenge The dearth of African researchers and participants in global mental health genetics studies is impeding research progress in this critical field – and leaving the continent behind. 06 Nov 2018 Republished
Creating a knowledge hub in the global south A conversation with UCT VC Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng about the challenges and opportunities. 05 Nov 2018
Education bureaucracy: the case of the Western Cape A narrow preoccupation with bureaucratic effectiveness may be directing attention away from promising responses to South Africa's current challenges in education – and more broadly. 11 Oct 2018 Republished
No peace without equality Downplaying South Africa’s crime statistics won’t help address the reality that crime and inequality go hand in hand, says UCT’s Anine Kriegler. 13 Sep 2018 Republished
Fostering technology innovation in Africa Universities need to be creating new intellectual property, as well as protecting and maturing it to facilitate industry adoption. 23 Jul 2018 Republished
The interdisciplinary approach of Future Water Solutions to intractable problems may need expertise from multiple disciplines. 21 Jul 2018

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