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Decomposing pig bodies provide insight into novel methods to identify human remains Kara Adams’s unconventional research set out to uncover the effect clothing and environmental factors have on the body’s decomposition process. 20 Mar 2024
UCT celebrates inspirational women graduates Meet the University of Cape Town’s inspirational graduates who are changing society through education. 19 Mar 2024
UCT master’s student in line for a global McCall MacBain Scholarship award A UCT master’s student is headed to the final round of interviews for the Canadian global McCall MacBain Scholarships. 18 Mar 2024
UCT’s H3D spearheads Africa’s drug discovery accelerator programme UCT’s H3D will play a leading role in supporting drug discovery in sub-Saharan Africa through the Grand Challenges African Drug Discovery Accelerator programme. 13 Mar 2024
Understanding the role of nature-based adaptation in human mobility and immobility Research led by Nicholas Simpson, along with a team at UCT’s ACDI, emphasises the urgent need for a comprehensive study on how climate change impacts mobility. 13 Mar 2024
Global Digital Heritage Afrika partners with UCT Global Digital Heritage Afrika has found a new home at UCT. 12 Mar 2024
What climate change means for South Africa and its people Researchers at UCT have recently released a synthesis report highlighting the potential impact of climate change in South Africa and how these changes will impact our economy and ecosystems. 11 Mar 2024
Courts in crisis, but solutions are simple UCT’s Democratic Governance and Rights Unit has released two highly impactful reports focusing on the work environment in and functioning of the South African Magistrates’ Courts. 07 Mar 2024
UCT and McMaster lead a new clinical trial to reduce HIV-related deaths in Africa A new trial will test a low-cost antibiotic aimed at reducing deaths among 8 000 patients with advanced HIV who are starting or restarting anti-retroviral therapy, a combination of drugs to treat HIV. 06 Mar 2024
Older Person’s Grant not ‘nearly enough’ to support SA’s elderly The older persons’ care needs and social grants research study revealed that homes dependent on the Older Person’s Grant recorded a gross underspend on food. 22 Feb 2024
UCT study empowers medical students through AI and open educational resources Research by UCT’s DOT4D has brought to light an innovative approach in medical education, leveraging AI to empower students in creating open educational resources. 20 Feb 2024
Joint professorships and fellowships awarded to UCT and UoB scholars UCT and UoB award joint professorships and fellowships to develop and deepen their strategic research partnership. 15 Feb 2024
Machine-learning research earns UCT academic NRF P-rating UCT’s Dr Jan Buys has been awarded a prestigious P-rating by the National Research Foundation. 15 Feb 2024
SA Magistrates’ Courts survey reveals ‘reassuring’ outcome A survey by UCT’s Democratic Governance and Rights Unit revealed that Magistrates’ Courts are upholding the fundamental constitutional imperatives of equality and dignity. 08 Feb 2024
Three UCT academics among Clarivate’s highly cited list UCT’s Prof Estelle (Vicki) Lambert, Prof Dan Stein, and Assoc Prof Darren Martin have been included on the Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers 2023 list. 08 Feb 2024

 
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