In the quest to meet the SDGs, there’s a danger that some may be left behind
Leaving no-one behind is a catchphrase that seeks to ensure that all people benefit from the global development agenda set in the sustainable development goals.
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Located on the slopes of Devil’s Peak in Cape Town, the University of Cape Town is a leading, research-intensive university in South Africa and on the continent, known for its academic excellence and pioneering scholarship. The university is home to a third of South Africa’s A-rated researchers (acknowledged by the Department of Science and Technology as international leaders in their field) and a fifth of the country’s national research chairs. UCT encourages students and staff to use their expertise to speed up social change and economic development across the country and continent, while pursuing the highest standards of excellence in academic knowledge and research: developing African solutions to African challenges that are also shared by developing nations around the world.
UCT, like the city of Cape Town, has a vibrant, cosmopolitan community drawn from all corners of South Africa. It also attracts students and staff from more than 100 countries in Africa and the rest of the world. The university has strong partnerships and networks with leading African and other international institutions - helping to enrich the academic, social and cultural diversity of the campus as well as to extend the reach of UCT’s academic work.
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Integrated care can help prevent suicide among substance users
In South Africa one of the biggest barriers to suicide prevention is that psychiatric and substance use services are often not integrated.
How scientists can help make the sustainable development goals a reality
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals have distinct functions but are interrelated and requires an integrated approach from both scientists and policymakers.
HIV is still taboo in the DRC: chronicles from Kinshasa
HIV remains a synonym for death in Kinshasa and many leave testing and treatment until it's too late. It's not common knowledge that an infected person can live a normal and healthy life.
South African universities need to rethink how they invest their millions
Universities have the power to transform society not just through how they operate their campuses, but also through how they invest their endowments and pensions funds.
South African social media is giving consumers power to discipline corporations
Social media is here to stay and gives a platform to companies as well as consumers who hold the power to bring about change.
How hunger affects the mental health of pregnant mothers
Women who don't get enough to eat while pregnant face a high risk of developing common mental illnesses like depression and anxiety during pregnancy and after giving birth.
The end of South African universities?
Former vice-chancellor Jonathan Jansen argues that there is no future for South African universities.
Heroin trafficking through South Africa: why here and why now?
South Africa is only one piece in a larger puzzle of the heroin trade along the continents east coast.
Despair and depression at law school are real, and need attention
Some signs seem to suggest that students studying law are prone to mental health problems and substance abuse.
Why Africa needs a science synthesis centre to tackle complex problems
A synthesis centre in Africa would massively improve the ability of researchers to understand complex scientific problems.
No confidence vote: a victory for Zuma, but a defeat for the ANC
The political death of President Jacob Zuma is proving to be a protracted affair. Though he lives to fight another day, the ANC faces the prospect of losing its majority at the polls next year.
Why South Africa shouldn’t turn to the IMF for help
The idea that South Africa must look towards the International Monetary Fund to rescue itself from the prevailing crisis must be dismissed.
Keep taking the tablets: three reasons to stay the full antibiotics course
New reports that stopping antibiotics when you feel better is better for you could do more harm than good. But it has reopened the debate on how long antibiotics should be used.
What’s driving Cape Town’s water insecurity, and what can be done about it
Early warning signs of a pending drought are difficult to recognise but cities will have to be better prepared for prolonged changes in weather patterns, so that it can respond quickly.
South African business must own up to its part in the corruption scandals
The Gupta email leaks have exposed the involvement of some big private corporations. in the unfolding corruption scandal thus challenging the private sector to do some introspection.
Why the South African state needs to lose its fight against marijuana policy reform
If South Africa's argument in court is that marijuana causes harm, it deserves to lose. The real question it should ask is whether criminal prohibition is the effective way forward.
Why the number of people with more than one chronic condition is rising in Africa
The increase in cases of non-communicable diseases in developing countries has led to an emerging pattern of high levels of multimorbidity.
Zambians firmly defend democracy. But will they stand up against Lungu?
Zambia has gone from a country where people engaged freely in open political debate to one where most people now look over their shoulders to see who’s listening.
Should we be worried about Generation Z joining the workforce? Here’s why not
Managers have barely got to grips with the challenges posed by Millennials. What are they going to do with Generation Z?
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Senior Lecturer, Percy FitzPatrick Institute of African Ornithology, University of Cape Town
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Researcher in the Energy, Environment and Climate Change Group, University of Cape Town
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Professor of Media Studies and Director of the Centre for Film and Media Studies, University of Cape Town
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Honorary Professor, University of Cape Town
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Chair of OWSD SA National Chapter and Emeritus Professor in Molecular and Cell Biology, University of Cape Town
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Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Cape Town
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Arderne Chair of Literature, with interests in higher education as well as topics in literary, cultural and political studies, University of Cape Town
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Research Coordinator, Lecturer and Senior Researcher, African Climate & Development Initiative, University of Cape Town
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Associate Professor, Graduate School of Business, University of Cape Town
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Postdoctoral Fellow in Conservation Genetics, University of Cape Town
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Economist, University of Cape Town
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Executive Director, Pacific Biodiversity Institute; Affiliate Professor, University of Washington at Bothell; Research Associate, University of Cape Town (ACDI and FitzPatrick Institute), University of Cape Town
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Claude Leon Foundation Chair in Constitutional Governance, University of Cape Town
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Associate Professor and DST/NRF Bio-economy Research Chair, University of Cape Town
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Lecturer in Education Development, University of Cape Town
