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Young visionary transforms personal struggles into a thriving artistic endeavour
At the age of 19, Zolani Balekwa turned his personal challenges into a powerful source of inspiration, establishing his own production house, Activism Productions. As a product of the University of Cape Town's (UCT) community engagement video training programme, Stepping Stone , Balekwa’s journey in the arts is a testament to resilience and passion.
27 Jun 2024
Media release
Study uses animal-born sensors, machine learning to reveal chinstrap penguin prey captures
A new study led by researchers at the University of Cape Town (UCT) linked animal-born video and movement sensor data with machine learning algorithms, to reveal how chinstrap penguins catch their prey. This will enable scientists to monitor prey consumption by these penguins, which will provide information that can help to inform conservation strategies.
26 Jun 2024
Media release
Open access ‘Contested Karoo’ book seeks to better understand the arid zone that covers almost a third of the country
The University of Cape Town (UCT) Press recently launched an open access book titled "Contested Karoo: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Change and Continuity in South Africa's Drylands". The volume was edited by UCT’s Professor Timm Hoffman and Stellenbosch University’s Professor Cherryl Walker.
24 Jun 2024
Media release
Decomposing pig bodies could help identify human remains – new study finds
The identification of unknown human remains is a significant and ongoing challenge in South Africa, worsened by the country’s high murder rate. The rate of decomposition is significantly influenced by vertebrate scavenging, which, if not considered, can impede the accurate estimation of the post-mortem interval.
20 Jun 2024
Media release
UCT student turns craving for kota into thriving business
A University of Cape Town (UCT) student, who craved for a kota sandwich on her arrival in Cape Town and couldn’t get one, has turned her cravings into a successful enterprise .
18 Jun 2024
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UCT academics scoop prestigious prize in The Trinity Challenge on antimicrobial resistance
The University of Cape Town (UCT) academics have won a prestigious £500 000 prize in the Trinity Challenge on antimicrobial resistance. The AMRoots team from UCT secured the third prize, which they will use to implement their groundbreaking research on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in small-scale farming communities.
13 Jun 2024
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UCT oceanographer awarded US$9.5 million to spearhead climate change research on ocean systems
The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Associate Professor Sarah Fawcett will spearhead an effort to investigate oxygen and biogeochemical dynamics along the West African margin after being awarded US$9.5 million as part of the overall US$45 million pledged by the Ocean Biogeochemistry Virtual Institute ( OBVI ) to fund research over five years.
13 Jun 2024
Media release
Colourful plastics may lead to more microplastics – study finds
Plastics with bright colours such as red, blue and green degrade to form microplastics quicker than those with plainer colours, researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) and the University of Leicester have demonstrated.
10 Jun 2024
Media release
UCT Youth Month expert list
The media can contact the following academics at the University of Cape Town (UCT) for comment during Youth Month.
31 May 2024
Media release
High levels of loadshedding are costly for SA’s labour market – report finds
Recent research conducted under the South Africa Towards Inclusive Development (SA-TIED) programme found that loadshedding in South Africa has negative labour market effects on both the extensive margin – employment – as well as the intensive margin – working hours and monthly earnings.
30 May 2024
Media release
Groundbreaking launch: Global Media Index for Africa reveals insights on coverage of the continent
The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Centre for Film and Media Studies , Africa No Filter and The Africa Center, New York, announced the launch of the Global Media Index for Africa (GMI), a pioneering initiative that tracks how 20 of the world’s most influential news providers cover the African continent, on 27 May 2024. This comprehensive report , meticulously crafted by the UCT researchers, underscores the prevalent trends and biases in global media narratives about Africa.
30 May 2024
Media release
Invite: UCT to showcase its excellence through pioneering initiatives
The University of Cape Town (UCT) will host a showcasing excellence event on Friday, 31 May 2024 at Hasso Plattner d-school Afrika .
30 May 2024
Media release
Research suggests 750 000 deaths linked to antimicrobial resistance could be prevented every year
The University of Cape Town (UCT) academics are among a group of international scientists calling for urgent global action on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and ensuring sustainable access to antibiotics.
28 May 2024
Media release
UCT notes some concerns relating to law exam paper
The University of Cape Town (UCT) has been made aware of concerns raised by some students relating to one exam paper in the Faculty of Law.
27 May 2024
Media response
Professor Moshabela announced as new UCT VC
The University of Cape Town (UCT) has formally announced that Professor Mosa Moshabela has accepted an offer to become the university’s 11th vice-chancellor.
24 May 2024
Media release
UCT to announce new VC
The University of Cape Town (UCT) Council has concluded the recruitment processes for the position of vice-chancellor.
23 May 2024
Media release
UCT academics propose use of electrical blackouts to determine impact of artificial light on wildlife
A thought-provoking article published on Tuesday, 21 May 2024 in the journal Trends in Ecology and Evolution proposes the use of electrical blackouts, such as those experienced during loadshedding in South Africa, to enhance our understanding of how artificial light in urban areas may be affecting wildlife behaviours.
21 May 2024
Media release
UCT physicist wins inaugural New Frontiers Research Award for research excellence
University of Cape Town (UCT) physicist Dr James Keaveney received the Oppenheimer Memorial Trust’s (OMT) inaugural New Frontiers Research Award , aimed at supporting and reinvigorating South Africa’s reputation for research excellence, on Wednesday, 15 May 2024.
20 May 2024
Media release
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