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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.


Project to protect workers in digital gig economy The digital gig economy operates mostly in unregulated ways; bad news for the protection of workers’ rights. But a new research project aims to change that. 28 Aug 2018
Accelerating the integration of renewables A tool developed by a UCT postgraduate aims to overcome the uncertainties associated with renewable energy and incorporating it into power grids. 28 Aug 2018
Enhancing the learning of anatomy In a paper recently published in Anatomical Sciences Education, UCT academics reveal how students can better learn anatomy using observation, touch and drawing. 24 Aug 2018
Retention of young African scientists critical Lack of mentoring, resources and funding are the key factors driving the exodus of young African scientists seeking better research opportunities. 22 Aug 2018 Republished
UCT oceanographer joins South African Young Academy of Science UCT oceanographer Dr Sarah Fawcett has been elected to the South African Young Academy of Science. 22 Aug 2018
Ghost in the wolverine lineage Wolverines – small, ferocious creatures from the remote northern hemisphere – have a ferocious reputation, yet their origins and ancestry have been a mystery. 21 Aug 2018
Woody plants on the march Trees and shrubs, collectively known as woody plants, are gradually encroaching into grasslands and savannas across Africa. 17 Aug 2018 Republished
From adolescence to adulthood with HIV Dr Millicent Atujuna’s recent CIPHER award underpins her study on how adolescents living with HIV transition into adulthood – and how to retain them in care. 17 Aug 2018
The blue in blue diamonds could be from the sea Ancient rock transported from the bottom of the ocean to deep below Earth’s crust may be responsible for the beautiful colour of blue diamonds. 07 Aug 2018
CIPHER grant supports HIV research Dr Elona Toska is one of two UCT recipients of a prestigious Collaborative Initiative for Paediatric HIV Education and Research grant. 03 Aug 2018
The HIV pandemic: time to recalibrate Q&A with Professor Linda-Gail Bekker about the International AIDS Society— Lancet  Commission report that she led. 02 Aug 2018 Republished
Groundbreaking clinical trial settles question on treatment of TB pericarditis In memory of Professor Bongani Mayosi: the first multi-national trial on TB pericarditis. 31 Jul 2018 Republished
UCT researchers discover heart-attack gene In memory of Professor Bongani Mayosi: UCT researchers identify a new gene that is a major cause of sudden death among young people and athletes. 31 Jul 2018 Republished
5 questions with Floretta Boonzaier We asked Floretta Boonzaier, an associate professor in the Department of Psychology at UCT, five quick questions about her research. 30 Jul 2018
The impact of children starting ARVs late The first global comparison of adolescents that acquired HIV as newborns shows the challenges around treatment for this group of children. 27 Jul 2018 Republished

 
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The interdisciplinary approach of Future Water Solutions to intractable problems may need expertise from multiple disciplines. 21 Jul 2018
5 lessons learnt from Cape Town’s water crisis Over the past three years, Cape Town and the surrounding region have experienced an abrupt change in weather conditions. There are five lessons to be learnt from the water crisis, writes Kevin Winter.    03 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
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

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