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Structural biologist’s journey to inspire
UCT postdoctoral research fellow in structural biology Dr Lizelle Lubbe shared her journey and her hopes for growing and diversifying her field.
08 Mar 2021
Two new NRF A-ratings for UCT
UCT recently welcomed two new additions to its growing list of A-rated researchers: Professor Michael Claeys and Professor Giona Tuccini.
08 Mar 2021
MSc student lauded for world-class HPV research
MSc student Melissa Marx’s research into the human papillomavirus is an important step towards helping scientists find therapeutics to decrease the high rate of infection.
08 Mar 2021
Six outstanding UCT scientists recognised by the SAMRC
The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) has recognised six researchers and scientists from UCT at the 7th SAMRC Scientific Merit Awards ceremony.
05 Mar 2021
Installation of new bins part of UCT’s green campus transformation
UCT has installed new bins across its campuses to reinforce a simple and efficient colour scheme that will improve recycling habits.
05 Mar 2021
Interpreting chronic COVID-19 lung complications
UCT’s Professor Keertan Dheda discusses long COVID and its effects on the lungs.
04 Mar 2021
New research head talks about alignment, agility and support
UCT’s new executive director of research, Dr Linda Mtwisha, shared her thoughts and plans after her first 100 days in (a virtual) office.
04 Mar 2021
UCT alum directs South Africa's first gay rom-com
UCT News caught up with alum Gabe Gabriel who wrote and directed South Africa’s first gay romantic comedy.
04 Mar 2021
Win-win for municipalities and engineering students’ professional skills
UCT engineering students built on the university’s input into the Data for Municipal Infrastructure Assets initiative, gaining vital data analysis and project management skills.
04 Mar 2021
UCT’s development studies in top 10 worldwide
UCT is among the top 100 universities in the world for six subjects according to the Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings by Subject 2021.
04 Mar 2021
Students settle in at residences, quarantine period begins
First-year students were welcomed with open arms at UCT residences on Tuesday, 2 March.
03 Mar 2021
Bootcamp prepares fourth-year medical students for clinical practice
The first cohort of fourth-year medical students have successfully completed the Bootcamp Orientation Programme organised by UCT’s Division of General Internal Medicine.
03 Mar 2021
UCT residences roll out red carpet for students
As UCT prepares to start the academic year following strict COVID-19 guidelines, residence staff are excited to welcome students to their campus homes.
02 Mar 2021
Residence life under lockdown: What to expect
Shanaaz Sonday from UCT’s residence operations team explains what students can expect when arriving at their residences.
02 Mar 2021
Fine-tuning TB technology
UCT researchers are tackling the challenges of capturing and identifying the live tuberculosis bacterium through microbiological and microscopy techniques.
01 Mar 2021
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