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Disrupted urbanism: understanding digital mobilisation in African cities
School of Architecture, Planning and Geomatics
The future of mobility in Africa
School of Architecture, Planning and Geomatics
The importance of mechanics studying the effects of global warming on Antarctica
Department of Civil Engineering
How can robotics accelerate African agricultural autonomy
Department of Electrical Engineering
Data for transport planning in Africa – is floating car data the silver bullet?
SUN and Centre for Transport Studies (CfTS)
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Research at the University of Cape Town (UCT) Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment (EBE) is internationally recognised. It is a dynamic space that produces knowledge-based solutions for the local and regional context.
EBE Talks showcases innovative research at our faculty that aims at making a positive impact on society and industry in South Africa and the broader Global South.
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About EBE Talks
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EBE Talks is a platform of the UCT Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment (EBE). It showcases selected examples of the EBE's research that provide practical and substantial research insights and have critical relevance for topics in industry and society. Each piece features a video and full, peer-reviewed paper prepared by our researchers and made available for the general public.