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UCT ranks 167 in Times Higher Education World University Rankings

World University Rankings 2023-2024

Calls to increase research funding in Africa louder than ever

Article by C. Manyukwe and Edwin Naidu, World University News Calls for increased domestic funding for researchers in Africa, including for doctoral and postdoctoral positions at universities on the continent, have been reiterated by s

New postdoc study funding rules threaten the very foundation of scientific progress

Article by Mariette van der Walt, Daily Maverick.

Leaders must transform universities into healthy workspaces

Leaders must transform universities into healthy workspaces an article by Desmond Thompson, World University News

Germany and South establish a joint research chair on their Just Energy Transitions from fossil fuel energy to carbon-neutral energy systems

Article by Kristin Engel, Cape Argus Education Minister Nzimande and Germany’s Education Minister Stark-Watzinger have signed a declaration of intent to establish a joint research chair.

Academic freedom still lacking in several SADC countries

Article by Clemence Manyukwe, University World News. No country in the region reaches the threshold of being fully free for scholars to exchange and communicate research ideas and findings.

Journey from access to success at South African universities

Article by Desmond Thompson, University World News