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Gig economy shows familiar work disparities 20 Aug 2025 Women’s Month
Men are dying younger worldwide UCT honorary research associate Dr Morna Cornell has called for governments, global health agencies and funders to prioritise men’s health in the global push for universal health coverage. 15 Aug 2025
UCT’s academic excellence celebrated at the NRF awards Several leading University of Cape Town (UCT) researchers received recognition at the prestigious National Research Foundation (NRF) Awards ceremony on 7 August 2025. 13 Aug 2025
African countries have an opportunity to reshape global power relations The international order is shifting fast. Africa can finally break with the legacy of managed dependency. 13 Aug 2025 Republished
iThemba Walkway: safe, inclusive spaces EBE senior professor Dr Kathryn Ewing speaks about the 2024 Social Responsiveness Award and creating safe walkways in communities. 12 Aug 2025 Women’s Month
Study finds four low-income communities can’t cope with global warming Environmental scientist Sithabile Hlahla interviewed people in 378 homes in Pietermaritzburg and found that they were not coping well with climate disasters. 12 Aug 2025 Republished
African-led neuroscience research earns national science recognition UCT researcher, Dr Rachael Dangarembizi, is determined to shift the focus towards cryptococcal meningitis, one of the leading causes of meningitis-related deaths in adults living with HIV in Sub-Saharan Africa. 08 Aug 2025
We need inclusive science of human origins Opportunities for women of colour in palaeoanthropology are limited by both structural inequalities and hostile environments. 08 Aug 2025 Women’s Month
Five UCT women selected for prestigious fellowship The Mawazo fellowship supports African women scholars driving innovative research and policy solutions across Africa. 06 Aug 2025 Women’s Month
‘Chasing zebras and catching futures’ Prof Dick Ng’ambi delivered his inaugural lecture on 25 July, which focused on how technology is reshaping our educational values. 30 Jul 2025
UCT breaks ground on flagship Green Precinct UCT officially launched its flagship Green Precinct and Water Treatment Facility, a project to transform water sustainability, research and community well-being. 24 Jul 2025
UCT linguist elected to British Academy UCT Emeritus Professor Rajend Mesthrie has been elected a Fellow of the British Academy. 22 Jul 2025
It takes a team UCT’s Prof Alan Davidson delivered his inaugural lecture on the theme of collaborative work on 17 July. 22 Jul 2025
Reimagining health systems for wellbeing – a Collective Conversation UCT conversation series explores how health systems can be transformed to better support holistic wellbeing. 18 Jul 2025
New study proves the power of mentorship The result of this study showed improved mental health, reduced distress and a stronger sense of belonging for young people in SA. 18 Jul 2025 Republished
East African countries and open borders East Africa has made greater strides towards the free flow of people crossing borders and seeking work than most of Africa; however, the key constraint in the region is political and security instability. 18 Jul 2025 Republished

 
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