Media communications University of Cape Town
Media communications
The media liaison office issues official media releases and statements to highlight some of the key university activities as well as developments around – among others – the executive, staff and students. The office also serves to connect the media with UCT academics and subject matter experts.
Latest media communications
Young visionary transforms personal struggles into a thriving artistic endeavour
16:05, 27 June 2024
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Study uses animal-born sensors, machine learning to reveal chinstrap penguin prey captures
14:35, 26 June 2024
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Open access ‘Contested Karoo’ book seeks to better understand the arid zone that covers almost a third of the country
09:35, 24 June 2024
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Decomposing pig bodies could help identify human remains – new study finds
13:46, 20 June 2024
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UCT academics scoop prestigious prize in The Trinity Challenge on antimicrobial resistance
15:53, 13 June 2024
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UCT oceanographer awarded US$9.5 million to spearhead climate change research on ocean systems
10:33, 13 June 2024
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High levels of loadshedding are costly for SA’s labour market – report finds
13:05, 30 May 2024
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Groundbreaking launch: Global Media Index for Africa reveals insights on coverage of the continent
09:49, 30 May 2024
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Invite: UCT to showcase its excellence through pioneering initiatives
09:30, 30 May 2024
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Research suggests 750 000 deaths linked to antimicrobial resistance could be prevented every year
09:43, 28 May 2024
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UCT academics propose use of electrical blackouts to determine impact of artificial light on wildlife
10:10, 21 May 2024
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UCT physicist wins inaugural New Frontiers Research Award for research excellence
11:16, 20 May 2024
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UCT receives ‘single largest donation ever’ of $21.5m from Atlantic Philanthropies
13:48, 17 May 2024
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UCT excited to announce the groundbreaking Nelson Mandela Memorial Centre project
10:51, 14 May 2024
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UCT signs historic MoU with CAF to train African football administrators
15:22, 8 May 2024
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UCT scholars join global leaders to discuss roadmap to the decarbonisation of concrete
10:37, 30 April 2024
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