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UCT scientists lead study that uncovers four distinct giraffe species
Research uncovered four distinct species of Africa’s much-loved gentle giant.
20 Jan 2025
- 4 min read
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‘The essence of all of us is humanity, love’
At a recent conference hosted at UCT, Dr Imtiaz Sooliman unpacked how Gift of the Givers impacts the world amid great devastation and loss.
22 Oct 2024
- 7 min read
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Firm foundation is necessary to develop healthy, well-rounded children
The annual South African Child Gauge, published by UCT’s Children’s Institute, foregrounds the importance of early childhood development.
23 Aug 2024
- 9 min read
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Launch of the UNESCO Network on Open Education: A milestone for social justice in academia
UCT UNESCO Chair joins groundbreaking global UniTWIN Network on Open Education.
24 Jul 2024
- 3 min read
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Childhood trauma begets substance abuse among adolescents
A UCT-led study found that adolescents who experience childhood trauma are more likely to develop problematic substance-use behaviours.
08 Jul 2024
- 4 min read
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Spotlighting the power of collaboration as UCT hosts the Worldwide Universities Network
‘Partnerships are greater than the sum of their parts’ was the theme of the day when UCT hosted members of the Worldwide Universities Network.
31 May 2024
- 6 min read