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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.


Language innovation during a pandemic 31 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
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
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
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
Shifting the centre of gravity in international collaborations The next instalment in UCT's series of challenging conversations – Unleashing the new global university – is scheduled for Monday 13 July 2020.  10 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
Unleashing academic conferences: “We need to seize this opportunity” Virtual conferences have become the norm during COVID-19 – should we seize the moment to reinvent them for more inclusive access and sustainability? 03 Jul 2020
Africa’s digital divide A recent research paper by PhD student Matthias Krönke explores Africa’s digital divide and the continent’s readiness to embrace e-learning. 30 Jun 2020

 
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