UCT Research

@UCT_Research

At the southern gateway to Africa, @uct_news research contributes to global knowledge & produces local solutions. http://uct.ac.za/main/research

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UCT Research@UCT_Research · Jun 20

Proud moment for @UCT_news as it achieves its best performance in a decade in the latest QS World University Rankings — climbing to 150th globally (up from 171st) and placing within the top 3% of 8 467 institutions evaluated worldwide: bit.ly/4jYD28i. #UCTRankings

UCT_Research's tweet image. Proud moment for @UCT_news as it achieves its best performance in a decade in the latest QS World University Rankings — climbing to 150th globally (up from 171st) and placing within the top 3% of 8 467 institutions evaluated worldwide: bit.ly/4jYD28i. #UCTRankings

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UCT@UCT_news · Jul 9

Cape Town’s sewage crisis highlights the tension between scientific research and political interests. Read more: qr.link/i6Bt4z

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UCT Research@UCT_Research · Jul 24

How does SA build a health system that promotes wellbeing – not just treats disease? The 2nd #CollectiveConversations for a Just Society brought together researchers, civil society, healthcare workers & community workers to unpack this critial question: bit.ly/418D4E0.

UCT_Research's tweet image. How does SA build a health system that promotes wellbeing – not just treats disease? The 2nd #CollectiveConversations for a Just Society brought together researchers, civil society, healthcare workers &amp; community workers to unpack this critial question: bit.ly/418D4E0.

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HUMA - Institute for Humanities in Africa@huma_africa · Jul 22

👋 The #AfricaCharter is in focus at the 16th @AAU_67 Quadrennial Conference in Rabat #Morocco. 2 years after its landmark launch in 2023, the Africa Charter for #TransformativeResearch Collaborations sparks critical dialogue & reshapes how research is imagined and practiced.

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UCT Research@UCT_Research · Jul 18

Prof @FigajiTony becomes the 10th @UCT_news recipient of this prestigious fellowship, the most from any institution. For the 2024/25 cycle, fellowships were awarded to both him and @WitsUniversity physicist Prof Andrew Forbes. More about the UCT awardee: bit.ly/3GOHXey.

UUCT Neuroscience Institute@UCT_NI · Jul 16

Paediatric neurosurgeon, Professor Anthony Figaji, of UCT’s Neuroscience Institute, has been awarded the prestigious Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship for his pioneering research into childhood brain injury. neuroscience.uct.ac.za/articles/2025-…

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ARUA ACEIR@ARUA_ACEIR · Jul 16

Access to paid leave is crucial for reducing health & economic inequalities, especially for women & low-income workers. A new paper by @shifa_muna & @heymann_jody reveals wide gaps in access to paid leave in South Africa. Presented at #ICP2025 🔗 bit.ly/469AWzr @SALDRU1

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UCT Research@UCT_Research · Jul 15

Dr Amber Abrams @FutureWaterUCT awarded a CSID Network Fellowship to build a community of practice around water-related, climate-sensitive infectious diseases in Southern Africa — 1 of only 5 fellows chosen from 208 applicants across 40+ countries: bit.ly/452YTr1.

UCT_Research's tweet image. Dr Amber Abrams @FutureWaterUCT awarded a CSID Network Fellowship to build a community of practice around water-related, climate-sensitive infectious diseases in Southern Africa — 1 of only 5 fellows chosen from 208 applicants across 40+ countries: bit.ly/452YTr1.

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UCT Research@UCT_Research · Jul 14

Sanele Ntshingana, lecturer in African Languages & Literature @UCT_news, has been selected as one of 18 global fellows for the W.E.B. Du Bois Research Institute Fellowship @Harvard @HutchinsCenter: bit.ly/40JFLMc. #UCTResearchExcellence

UCT_Research's tweet image. Sanele Ntshingana, lecturer in African Languages &amp; Literature @UCT_news, has been selected as one of 18 global fellows for the W.E.B. Du Bois Research Institute Fellowship @Harvard @HutchinsCenter: bit.ly/40JFLMc. #UCTResearchExcellence

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ARUA ACEIR@ARUA_ACEIR · Jul 11

#WorldPopulationDay By 2050, Africa will be the only region with a growing working-age population and will need to produce 2 million jobs per month by 2040 to keep up with the increase in working-age people: research by @DavidLam_UMich @MurrayLeibbrand 🔗bit.ly/45ZF7Ob

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UCT Research@UCT_Research · Jul 11

The Legacy Survey of Space & Time, a project of the Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile, is set to revolutionise human understanding of the cosmos. Ten SA scientists (incl. from @UCT_news) will access the data to unlock new insights into the universe: bit.ly/4lR0vKf.

UCT_Research's tweet image. The Legacy Survey of Space &amp; Time, a project of the Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile, is set to revolutionise human understanding of the cosmos. Ten SA scientists (incl. from @UCT_news) will access the data to unlock new insights into the universe: bit.ly/4lR0vKf.

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UCT Research@UCT_Research · Jul 10

ICYMI: @UCT_news Prof Claire Spottiswoode has been elected to the prestigious Fellowship of the @royalsociety — part of over 90 leading researchers from around the world in this year’s cohort. #UCTResearchExcellence

UCT_Research's tweet image. ICYMI: @UCT_news Prof Claire Spottiswoode has been elected to the prestigious Fellowship of the @royalsociety — part of over 90 leading researchers from around the world in this year’s cohort. #UCTResearchExcellence

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South African Tuberculosis Vaccine Initiative@satvi_uct · Jul 9

Dr @AneleGela , Research Officer at @satvi_uct discusses the work that he does at the SATVI on host determinants of protective immunity against Mycobacterium tuberculosis. @UCTIDM @UCTHealthSci @UCT_Research open.spotify.com/episode/7nD5...

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UCT Research@UCT_Research · Jul 9

Energy Research Day @UCT_news brought together researchers & postgraduates working across the full spectrum of energy research at the university to share insights and discuss bold multi-disciplinary ideas on powering a just energy future transition: bit.ly/3IdnjW5.

UCT_Research's tweet image. Energy Research Day @UCT_news brought together researchers &amp; postgraduates working across the full spectrum of energy research at the university to share insights and discuss bold multi-disciplinary ideas on powering a just energy future transition: bit.ly/3IdnjW5.

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UCT Research@UCT_Research · Jul 2

An @SAJS_Official piece penned by @UCT_news Prof Jacqueline Hoare calls for “emotional leadership” to tackle the emotional toll, burnout and moral distress facing healthcare workers in SA’s public health crisis: bit.ly/3Gu7HN7. #UCTResearch

UCT_Research's tweet image. An @SAJS_Official piece penned by @UCT_news Prof Jacqueline Hoare calls for “emotional leadership” to tackle the emotional toll, burnout and moral distress facing healthcare workers in SA’s public health crisis: bit.ly/3Gu7HN7. #UCTResearch

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UCT Research@UCT_Research · Jun 30

For her tireless services to children’s well-being & global public health, Prof Lucie Cluver, an honorary professor @UCTHealthSci, has been appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours List: bit.ly/44qDSVE. #UCTExellence

UCT_Research's tweet image. For her tireless services to children’s well-being &amp; global public health, Prof Lucie Cluver, an honorary professor @UCTHealthSci, has been appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours List: bit.ly/44qDSVE. #UCTExellence

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UCT@UCT_news · Jun 20

Several UCT academics and projects have been named as finalists across multiple categories of the 2024/2025 National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF) Awards. Read more: qr.link/o7ZczW

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UCT Research@UCT_Research · Jun 26

Through @ACDI_UCT, @UCT_news joined the @rhrn_climate global climate summit, highlighting African universities' role in advancing climate research and teaching that centres justice, equity & local solutions: bit.ly/3ZRyklH.

UCT_Research's tweet image. Through @ACDI_UCT, @UCT_news joined the @rhrn_climate global climate summit, highlighting African universities' role in advancing climate research and teaching that centres justice, equity &amp; local solutions: bit.ly/3ZRyklH.

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UCT Research@UCT_Research · Jun 25

Celebrating the @bioscape_usa_sa team, a global partnership of 150+ researchers across 40+ institutions, advancing remote sensing of biodiversity on land & water. They’re 2024/2025 @NSTF_SA finalists in the Data for Research Award category. #UCTCollaboration #UCTExcellence

UCT_Research's tweet image. Celebrating the @bioscape_usa_sa team, a global partnership of 150+ researchers across 40+ institutions, advancing remote sensing of biodiversity on land &amp; water. They’re 2024/2025 @NSTF_SA finalists in the Data for Research Award category. #UCTCollaboration #UCTExcellence

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UCT@UCT_news · Jun 18

In a ground-breaking first for Africa, local patients are participating in a pioneering international gene-editing clinical trial that may revolutionise treatment for hereditary angioedema (HAE), a rare and potentially fatal genetic disorder. Read more: qr.codes/LlSdGe

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UCT Research@UCT_Research · Jun 24

Congratulations to @UCTHealthSci researchers who are finalists in the 2024/2025 @NSTF_SA awards: · Dr Rachael Dangarembizi - TW Kambule-NSTF Emerging Researcher Award · A/Prof Aneesa Vanker - NSTF-SAMRC Clinician Scientist Award #UCTExcellence

UCT_Research's tweet image. Congratulations to @UCTHealthSci researchers who are finalists in the 2024/2025 @NSTF_SA awards:

· Dr Rachael Dangarembizi - TW Kambule-NSTF Emerging Researcher Award
· A/Prof Aneesa Vanker - NSTF-SAMRC Clinician Scientist Award
#UCTExcellence

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UCT Research@UCT_Research · Jun 24

Claiming its spot among the world’s leading universities, @UCT_news is ranked in the top 1.3% of institutions worldwide in the 2025 edition of the Center for World University Rankings. With a global position of 275th: bit.ly/3FREg7F. #UCTRankings

UCT_Research's tweet image. Claiming its spot among the world’s leading universities, @UCT_news is ranked in the top 1.3% of institutions worldwide in the 2025 edition of the Center for World University Rankings. With a global position of 275th: bit.ly/3FREg7F. #UCTRankings

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