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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.


COVID-19 in the continent’s children: UK award supports new research A new study headed by UCT’s Professor Heather Zar promises fresh insight into understanding the determinants of SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 in children in Africa. 30 Oct 2020
UCT rises in research rankings The University of Cape Town (UCT) has leaped 18 places in the US News & World Report Best Global Universities rankings, and is ranked 9th in the world for infectious diseases in the subject rankings. 26 Oct 2020
Just Transition Transaction case study – towards energy equity UCT researchers have devised a Just Transition Transaction that promises to decarbonise South Africa’s energy sector, salvage Eskom and create employment. 26 Oct 2020
UCT participates in global Mission Atlantic project UCT has joined international partners on the Mission Atlantic project to examine the effects that crises, such as climate change, have on the Atlantic Ocean. 21 Oct 2020
Why Africa needs to invest in mental health Collaborative research from across the continent underlines the health and economic benefits of investing in mental health in Africa. 13 Oct 2020 Republished
Social Responsiveness Award: a unique study on youth and HIV Dr Rebecca Hodes has won UCT’s Social Responsiveness Award for a unique, collaborative study on youth vertically infected with HIV. 08 Oct 2020
TLC2020: teaching as a form of social responsiveness A panel discussion at UCT’s Teaching and Learning Conference 2020 showcased the work of four academics who use their teaching as a form of social responsiveness. 07 Oct 2020
Human hand behind SA’s land-degrading dust storms Research by a UCT academic pinpoints a direct human cause for Southern Africa’s dust emissions, which affect air quality and can pose serious health risks. 06 Oct 2020
Boost for electrolyser technology development towards commercialisation New funding from Germany will help UCT advance its technology development of catalyst-coated membranes used in electrolysers for hydrogen production. 05 Oct 2020
Global South research: humpback whales and climate change Two University of Cape Town researchers to join global research partnership studying the effects of climate change on humpback whales in the Southern Ocean. 29 Sep 2020
UCT GSB teaching case study wins top international award Researchers from the UCT GSB have won a prestigious international case writing competition for a new teaching case on the challenges faced by the South African cardiac device industry. 29 Sep 2020
Trusting local knowledge: the case of fire management in a Namibian park Fire and humans have a long history in African savannas. Fire management has played a role in maintaining biodiversity and in the livelihoods of rural communities. 22 Sep 2020 Republished
UCT researchers shortlisted for prestigious Newton Prize 2020 Two University of Cape Town (UCT) researchers have been selected as finalists for the esteemed Newton Prize 2020. 16 Sep 2020
South Africa’s role in COVID-19 vaccine trials South Africa is one of the countries where trials are under way to find an efficacious vaccine against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 disease. 11 Sep 2020 Republished
5 insights on the new digital reality in higher education Institutes of higher education are following the post-pandemic migration toward digital models, but will the move equal losses or gains for students and researchers? 11 Sep 2020

 
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