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UCT Research Symposium 2024: The role of AI in research

Written on 17 December 2024.

This year’s Role of AI in Research Symposium, hosted by the University of Cape Town (UCT), brought together experts, researchers and academics to explore the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on contemporary research. Held on November 8, the symposium provided a platform for cross-faculty and multidisciplinary discussions on the current state of AI, its applications across diverse fields and its potential to shape the future of research and society.

NUS sustainability report

Written on 17 December 2024.

Universities play an important role in building climate resilience and mitigating the effects of environmental degradation. The National University of Singapore (NUS) is committed to this mission and has made meaningful progress in advancing environmental sustainability, in the areas of education, research and innovation, campus operations and leadership. It has published its first comprehensive sustainability report, which tracks the university’s contributions to environmental and climate-related sustainability up to December 2023.

Early-Career Collaboration Awards: Reflections from previous awardees

Written on 17 December 2024.

In recent years, the power of virtual collaboration has become undeniable, yet there are moments when nothing compares to the depth and impact of in-person engagement. Time spent at other institutions – especially abroad – offers unparalleled opportunities to access specialised expertise, advanced facilities and fresh perspectives that can reshape research and innovation.