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Africa's stake in Brexit
As Britain focuses on what its relationship with the European Union (EU) might look like in future, Professor Carlos Lopes, honorary professor in the Graduate School of Development Policy and Practice, argues that for Africa, preparing for the inevitable divorce is not only prudent; it may be a matter of economic necessity.
15 Jun 2017
Lessons on sustainability from the ancient society of Great Zimbabwe
A recent paper published by archeologist, Shadreck Chirikure, reveals the population of Great Zimbabwe was far sparser than previously believed. A finding that offers a lesson on urbanisation and sustainability for Africa.
15 Jun 2017
Researchers test nifty way to save water in informal settlement
A partnership between the University of Cape Town, Stellenbosch Municipality and the Western Cape government is turning an abandoned water treatment facility into a centre for water reuse research and innovation.
14 Jun 2017
The universe as never seen before
Iziko Museums in partnership with UCT, among others, has built a multifunctional planetarium and digital dome that brings data to life in an immersive visualisation.
13 Jun 2017
Birds, binoculars and biodiversity
UCT ornithologist Professor Peter Ryan heads up a Centre of Excellence, is an A-rated researcher and convenes a globally ranked subject.
13 Jun 2017
Media postgraduates’ sprint through data to tackle spatial inequality
In a first for the Centre for Film and Media Studies, this year’s postgraduates presented their initial findings barely a month after starting their research.
13 Jun 2017
Heading out to sea
Professor Isabelle Ansorge, head of UCT’s Department of Oceanography, is leading the way in promoting diversity in marine education.
13 Jun 2017
Hot birds in trouble
In the face of climate change, some birds in hot, arid zones like the Kalahari are working harder to stay cool – with implications for their survival.
09 Jun 2017
UCT holds its position in 2018 QS rankings
UCT remains ranked at 191 in the 2018 Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings released on 8 June, and has retained its top spot in Africa.
08 Jun 2017
Super microscopes to zoom in on TB, HIV/AIDS
Two new super-resolution microscopes will help researchers gain unprecedented insight into the cellular processes that relate to key health issues like tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS.
02 Jun 2017
Levels of child sexual abuse in South Africa even higher than activist claimed
A South African activist said in radio interview that a quarter of girls and 17% of boys would be sexually abused before their 18th birthday.
02 Jun 2017
Eskom CEO saga highlights massive systems failure in South Africa
The drama caused by the return of Brain Molefe into South Africa's power utility, Eskom, signals a failure of accountability and corporate governance within the public sector.
31 May 2017
More children than ever overweight and obese
Globally, more children are overweight than under-nourished and stunted, said Professor Vicky Lambert following the Healthy Active Kids South Africa Report Card 2016 release.
31 May 2017
Inflammatory proteins offer insights into how TB spreads in the lungs
Tuberculosis – the bacterial lung disease – remains a leading global health problem more than a century after it was first discovered.
31 May 2017
Betrayal of the promise: how South Africa is being stolen
According to what media have termed an “explosive” research intensive report, South Africa has undergone a silent coup, removing the African National Congress from “its place as the primary force for transformation in society.
26 May 2017
Sub-Saharan middle class: R1.3tn per month and growing
Groundbreaking study on the world's fastest-growing middle class.
26 May 2017
The science behind safe tackling
Tackles are made almost every 30 seconds in rugby, causing half of rugby-related injuries. It’s time for science to become involved, says sports scientist Sharief Hendricks.
26 May 2017
Dolphins identified by their whistles
A team of researchers has shown that passive acoustic monitoring can be hugely effective in keeping track of dolphin species in southern Africa.
26 May 2017
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