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UCT-Metso researchers win innovation prize at Mining Indaba A team of UCT researchers and industry partner, Metso, are pioneering an innovative and sustainable solution that is set to transform tailings management. 21 Feb 2025
L’Oréal-UNESCO Awards recognise young UCT researchers tackling Africa’s grand challenges Four University of Cape Town (UCT) researchers are among 30 outstanding scientists recognised in the Fondation L’Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science Sub-Saharan Africa Young Talents Award programme. 14 Feb 2025
Elections 2024: Little accommodation for blind and visually impaired voters A study led by researchers in UCT’s Including Disability in Education in Africa revealed that there was little accommodation for blind and visually impaired voters during the 2024 general election. 12 Feb 2025
UCT alum ‘humbled’ to receive McCall MacBain Regional Award Mbulelo Ncube has received the McCall MacBain Regional Award. 11 Feb 2025
Prof Kelly Chibale receives Queens’ College Honorary Fellowship UCT’s Prof Kelly Chibale was recently conferred an honorary fellowship in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the drug discovery field. 10 Feb 2025
Proton Therapy Initiative paves the way for cutting-edge cancer treatment UCT officially launched the UCT Proton Therapy Initiative at an event held at the Neuroscience Institute Auditorium at Groote Schuur Hospital on 29 January. 06 Feb 2025
UTF expands with launch of UTF II The UTF recently announced the launch of UTF II, a new phase of investment aimed at furthering the commercialisation of innovative research emerging from South African universities. 05 Feb 2025
Study shows urban food gardens create bonds for young Capetonians Urban agriculture not only promotes sustainable cities but also strengthen social cohesion by creating shared spaces for collaboration and learning. 04 Feb 2025 Republished
The green energy transition must start with Africans without electricity In many African countries, the green energy transition is not solving historical inequalities or socio-economic challenges. 03 Feb 2025 Republished
New book on African inequalities challenges policy makers As outlined in a new publication, progressive policies that can reduce inequalities in Africa are needed to speed up poverty reduction and economic growth on the continent. 31 Jan 2025
SA’s rare succulent plants are threatened by illegal trade – how to stop it South Africa’s succulents are sought after by an increasingly international collector market. 31 Jan 2025 Republished
Mubeen Goolam receives coveted Lawrence Goldstein Science Policy Fellowship The fellowship is designed to train scientists to become stem cell policy advocates. 30 Jan 2025
‘Greater moral courage’ necessary to transform global health The annual Dr Stuart Saunders Memorial Lecture was held on Tuesday, 28 January, and celebrated the legacy of the colossal scholar and champion of the people. 30 Jan 2025
UCT scientists embark on an expedition to the Fimbul Ice Shelf A team from the Polar Engineering Research Group at UCT has set off on their first field expedition to Antarctica. 30 Jan 2025
Top 100: UCT rises in Medical and health and Education Studies UCT sees an improvement in subject placement according to the THE World University Rankings published this month. 24 Jan 2025
40th in the world for sustainability – a new UCT first UCT has been placed in the top 2.5% of universities worldwide in the QS Sustainability World Rankings. 24 Jan 2025
MeerKAT helps UCT scientists uncover giant radio galaxy The giant radio galaxy (GRG) will help broaden astronomers understanding of the largest structures in the universe. 24 Jan 2025
UCT’s very own leads biodiversity conservation efforts Finding equitable solutions to combat nature’s decline are at the heart of Prof Lynne Shannon’s work. 20 Jan 2025
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