UCT’s Prof François Cilliers delivered his inaugural lecture on 9 April, unpacking the complex relationship between theory, research and practice.

Three new research grants have been awarded to advance the understanding, prevention and comprehensive management of cancer.

South Africa’s Water Research Commission recently commissioned a study into using seawater to flush toilets in Cape Town.

UCT researchers explored Antarctica’s Fimbul Ice Shelf, collecting data to model future climate shifts and marking South Africa’s return to Antarctic glaciology.

Vaping among teens in South Africa has been described as a public health crisis, and dealing with it is a collective effort.

UCT’s SALDRU hosted the ‘South Africa at 30 years of democracy conference’ to take stock and to identify new pathways to unlock South Africa’s potential.

The UCT-based research project, Heat Adaptation Benefits for Vulnerable groups In Africa, is at the forefront of tackling extreme heat risks in vulnerable communities.