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How DNA technology can provide immediate benefits for healthcare in Africa
Although there is increasing evidence of participation of African scientists in genomics research, there is little evidence of its major impact in practice.
12 Mar 2019
UCT alumnus urges Commonwealth leaders to protect at least a third of the world's oceans
University of Cape Town (UCT) alumnus Lewis Pugh has urged Commonwealth leaders to fully protect at least 30% of the world's oceans by 2030. Currently, less than 7% is protected.
12 Mar 2019
UCT feeding scheme addresses student hunger
A University of Cape Town (UCT) feeding scheme that was started last year to alleviate the problem of hunger among students on campus is growing in leaps and bounds. The scheme is now serving a total of 600 lunches on UCT's upper campus, the College of Music, Hiddingh campus and the Child Guidance Clinic.
11 Mar 2019
Debates ongoing at UCT over the Curriculum Change discussion document
Following the conclusion of the work of the Curriculum Change Working Group (CCWG), the Teaching and Learning Committee at the University of Cape Town (UCT) is continuing to receive comments and feedback in respect of the Curriculum Change Framework document. The framework is a discussion document, not a policy, and will not be enforced.
08 Mar 2019
UCT students selected to meet Nobel laureates in Germany
Four University of Cape Town (UCT) students are among 20 top young South African scientists successfully nominated by the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) to attend the 69th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting dedicated to physics in Germany in June 2019.
08 Mar 2019
Maths and physics genius tackles shortage of engineers by coaching underprivileged matric learners
University of Cape Town (UCT) final-year mechanical engineering student Thabang Sebetoane has formed a non-profit organisation, Tshehetso, that mentors and tutors matric learners to cope with the gruelling demands of university-level mathematics and physics.
07 Mar 2019
Heavy droughts can now be expected every 15 years, UCT study finds
The recent drought which left dams like the Theewaterskloof Dam empty and saw the City of Cape Town's taps almost run dry, can now be expected once every 15 years, rather than every 50 years as previously assumed, University of Cape Town (UCT) researchers have warned.
06 Mar 2019
UCT launches R10 million cutting-edge TB research facility in Masiphumelele
By the age of five, 20% of children in Masiphumelele township, south of Cape Town, are already infected with tuberculosis (TB). When these children enter high school, about half are infected with TB. By the time they become young adults, the infection rate has increased to roughly 80%.
06 Mar 2019
UCT student selected for prestigious Knight-Hennessy Scholars program
University of Cape Town (UCT) PhD candidate Gloria Chikaonda will be pursuing a second master's degree at Stanford Law School in International Legal Studies in September after being selected for the 2019 Knight-Hennessy Scholars program. Knight-Hennessy scholars receive full funding for graduate study at Stanford.
06 Mar 2019
UCT academic who pioneered urine bio-brick wins global chemical engineers award
University of Cape Town (UCT) academic Dr Dyllon Randall has become the first African recipient of the prestigious global Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) Warner Prize. The prize is awarded biennially to people who show
05 Mar 2019
New low-cost technology to reduce risk of shark attacks
After 15 years of using trained observers (spotters) to successfully reduce the risk of shark bites in Cape Town, a new project has been launched to develop a low-cost, computer vision-based, automatic, shark detection algorithm to be used on fixed cameras above Cape Town's beaches.
05 Mar 2019
UCT reclaims its top 10 position in world rankings
The University of Cape Town (UCT) has moved up two places to reclaim its position in the top 10 in the 2019 QS World University Rankings by Subject - placing among the top 100 universities in a total nine disciplines.
05 Mar 2019
UCT's Mandela School introduces Professor Ismail as Director Designate
The Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance prepares to enter a new and exciting phase of its development in 2019 following the appointment of Professor Faizel Ismael as Director. There will be a few months transition between current Director Professor Alan Hirsch and Professor Ismail, before handover in July 2019.
14 Feb 2019
UCT's Institute for Creative Arts launches first book on live art in the country
The Institute for Creative Arts (ICA), an interdisciplinary institute at the University of Cape Town's (UCT) Faculty of Humanities, kickstarts its rich programme for 2019 with the launch of its highly anticipated new book, Acts of Transgression: Contemporary Live Art in South Africa - the first book on live art in the country - on Saturday, 16 February at UCT's Hiddingh Campus.
13 Feb 2019
UCT executive committed to addressing legitimate student issues
The University of Cape Town executive recognises the importance of issues that have been raised by the Student Representative Council (SRC).
13 Feb 2019
African women carry a high burden of cancer - early detection and treatment critical
In South Africa, cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer related deaths among women while breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer. One in 26 women are at risk of developing breast cancer in their lifetime, mostly presenting with late stage disease, which is associated with a poor prognosis. A unique feature of cancer cases in Africa are the high burden of cancers in women (56%), and late stage at which cancer is diagnosed (46% of breast cancer in South Africa is diagnosed at an advanced stage).
07 Feb 2019
UCT gears up for the 2019 academic year
Preparations for the 2019 academic year are underway at the University of Cape Town (UCT) ahead of classes set to officially resume on 11 February. For first years, registration and orientation started on 21 January and is continuing until 8 February. Parents orientation took place on 26 and 28 January.
06 Feb 2019
UCT signs agreement with leading French geological institute dedicated to sustainable management of natural resources
The University of Cape Town (UCT) and the French Geological Survey public institution, BRGM, have joined forces to promote research in three major themes - responsible mining, the circular economy and the sustainable management of water resources.
05 Feb 2019
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