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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.


Successfully fighting fake news 13 Jul 2018 Republished
NSTF award for Harald Winkler Professor Harald Winkler, of UCT’s Energy Research Centre, has won the NSTF-South32 Special Annual Theme Award: Sustainable Energy for All. 02 Jul 2018
What ocean and atmosphere modelling can tell us about climate and weather Studying patterns of ocean and atmosphere interactions not only improves weather forecastin, but can help us to better predict and ameliorate the social impact of climate events. 01 Jul 2018
UCT and the Worldwide Universities Network 10 years on UCT joined WUN in 2009, as one of the first internationalisation decisions under Dr Max Price’s tenure as vice-chancellor. 29 Jun 2018
UCT key in new drugs search UCT is set to play a key role in a multi-million rand collaboration to source new drugs to fight diseases endemic to Africa. 29 Jun 2018
Two international awards for UCT autism research The International Society for Autism Research recognised UCT’s Centre for Autism Research in Africa last month for their significant contribution in the field. 27 Jun 2018
Promoting climate-resilient health systems The University of Cape Town recently co-hosted Adaptation Futures, a climate-change adaptation conference that addresses the impact of climate change on critical services. 26 Jun 2018
SA must focus on kids to meet SDGs Despite some improvements, South Africa needs to put in significant work to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), says the latest South African Child Gauge. 26 Jun 2018 Republished
Climate change adaptation critical as planet warms With global warming at 1.1°C above pre-industrial levels, it’s urgent that the world moves towards climate change adaptation and reduces its reliance on mitigation. 26 Jun 2018
Defending democracy in the countryside Lungisile Ntsebeza: sociologist, author, political prisoner and defender of democracy. 26 Jun 2018
Heather Zar: improving and saving lives Reknowned scientist and paediatrician, Professor Heather Zar has been named recipient of the 2017 Alan Pifer Award. 26 Jun 2018
Meet the linguists The UCE co-hosted International Congress of Linguists comes to Cape Town from 2 to 6 July. The conference will focus on research pertinent to Africa. 25 Jun 2018
Adapting to changing climates Good preparation and effective action, along with big and small changes across the board, is the cocktail required to tackle the threat of Day Zero. 22 Jun 2018 Republished
‘UCT gave me the space to make a difference’ As Associate Professor Tolullah Oni heads for the prestigious Cambridge University, she thanks her UCT mentors for setting her on the path to public health success. 22 Jun 2018
Reducing violent crime in South Africa UCT criminologist urges police to throw everything they've got at reducing murder rates for the sake of public safety in South Africa. 21 Jun 2018 Republished
Q&A with Professor Kelly Chibale: “We’re working together to eliminate malaria in South Africa by 2020.” Professor Kelly Chibale holds a SARChI chair in drug discovery and heads up UCT’s Drug Discovery and Development Centre (H3D). 19 Jun 2018

 
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A researcher’s perspective on the Worldwide Universities Network: building the Africa we want The WUN Global Africa Group builds on existing expertise and international partnerships to identify sustainable and equitable solutions to critical global challenges of relevance to Africa. 22 May 2018
Why the film ‘Winnie’ met all the criteria of a good documentary "Winnie" should not be confused with news. It is a film that had a life on the big screen before being broadcast on television after Madikizela-Mandela’s death. 26 Apr 2018 Republished
Better health services rest on building trust among healthcare workers Research shows that healthcare workers’ trust in the health system is built on expectations being met in relation to a number of factors. 29 Mar 2018 Republished
Now’s the time for transformation to build excellence in higher education Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng reflects on a season of change in the higher education sector. 23 Jan 2018 Opinion
Developing countries need to wake up to the risks of new technologies Biases, increased concentrations of wealth and worsenening unemployment levels are all high level risks to society that need to be considered as we move into the Fourth Industrial Revolution. 05 Jan 2018 Republished
Access to mobile phones won’t magically fix youth unemployment in Africa For some, the mobile phone revolution has produced new work opportunities. Many in the international development community view technology as a possible panacea for Africa’s youth unemployment crisis. 18 Dec 2017
Bitcoin is a highly speculative investment. Why caution is required With the price of a bitcoin reaching record highs of more than $10,000, more and more ordinary people consider investing in the cryptocurrency. The recent price surge, however, comes with tremendous risks. Investors should be prepared for the possibility that they could lose their entire investment. 05 Dec 2017 Republished
Universities SA expresses concern over cuts to funding for research development Universities SA decries the Department of Science and Technology’s decision to slash funding for its 26 universities which will heavily impact research. 29 Nov 2017 Republished
HIV Affects Brain Development of Children Regardless of Early ART According to a recent study led by Dr Marcin Jankiewicz, the Human immunodeficiency virus affects the brain development of young children, even when they receive antiretroviral treatment early in their lives. 14 Nov 2017 Republished

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