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The South African ship that found Antarctica’s Endurance wreck is vital for climate science

Because of this ship, South Africa is becoming a leader in aspects of Antarctic science, writes the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Dr Sarah Fawcett, a senior lecturer in the Department of Oceanography.

Trailblazing decent work, decent pay research

She almost left. Feeling a tension between her values and being in the Faculty of Commerce at the University of Cape Town (UCT) almost drove Professor Ines Meyer to give up her job at the institution at one point.

Dean's Dialogue: Life at the End of the Road

Navigating the ethics of assisted dying.

Making AI "ethical"

What is data solidarity, and why do we need it?

Data solidarity

What is it, and what does it mean for genomic data sharing?

Argue Better! Ethical reasoning for healthcare professionals.

Healthcare professionals face competing obligations to their patients, employers, and themselves. Resolving these dilemmas optimally requires the skill to understand and critically engage with others' - and our own - positions.

Book launch - The New Empire of AI: The Future of Global Inequality

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Town, Professor Mosa Moshabela, together with the EthicsLab and the UCT AI Initiative invite you to attend the book launch of The New Empire of AI: The Future of Global Inequality.