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Top marks for interdisciplinary and collaborative approach
Thanks to an interdisciplinary and collaborative approach, Tobie Steyn and Tyler Kantor’s research paper was one of the best in their year.
31 Mar 2021
Uncovering the mysteries of manta ray communication
Based on brain-to-body size ratio, manta rays could be considered the most intelligent fish species in the ocean. But does their behaviour confirm this physiological hypothesis?
26 Mar 2021
UCT researchers develop smaller, cheaper wireless endoscope to improve health equity
Researchers at UCT have developed a low-cost wireless endoscope camera that could help bring minimal access surgery to resource-constrained environments.
26 Mar 2021
African online civic space threatened
A new study by the African Digital Network, comparing ten countries over 20 years, shows that national governments have stifled online civic space.
25 Mar 2021
SA unlikely to achieve UN’s SDG for water by 2030
Dr Kevin Winter of UCTʼs Future Water Institute explains why South Africa is unlikely to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goal for water by 2030.
24 Mar 2021
Exploring ways to value water
Researchers from UCTʼs Future Water Institute have showcased some of their projects that intersect with this year’s theme for World Water Day: “Valuing water”.
22 Mar 2021
Maintain good water habits – province getting hotter, drier
World Water Day highlights how climate change will affect rainfall and access to fresh water, as regions such as the Western Cape become hotter and drier.
22 Mar 2021
NRF P-rating for young UCT philosopher
Dr Ryan Nefdt was recently awarded a P-rating by the National Research Foundation as well as the 2020/21 Human Sciences Research Council Emerging Researcher Award.
19 Mar 2021
Prestigious award proves UCT’s Rosalie Tostevin rocks
Dr Rosalie Tostevin is the latest UCT researcher to be awarded the prestigious NRF P-rating.
18 Mar 2021
COVID-19 third surge: ‘Fraught with problems’
UCT’s Professor Marc Mendelson said that several factors are expected to drive the third COVID-19 resurgence in the country.
18 Mar 2021
Piracy, slavery and a Mecca pilgrimage
New UCT research reveals more about the life of freed slave Carel Pelgrim, who made the first Hajj to Mecca from the Cape.
17 Mar 2021
Soudien ‘over the moon’ about NRF A-rating
Celebrated Emeritus Professor Crain Soudien is the latest UCT researcher to receive an A-rating from the NRF.
15 Mar 2021
UCT remains a top-10 emerging economy university
Times Higher Education continues to rank UCT as the best university on the continent.
09 Mar 2021
UCT researcher selected for global STEMM leadership initiative
Associate Professor Gina Ziervogel, a geographer and climate change adaptation expert, has been selected to join Homeward Bound, an international leadership programme.
09 Mar 2021
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
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