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A day of reflection
“During this month, I reflect on the role we played and continue to play as women to protect our democracy and to contribute to transformation,” said University of Cape Town Chancellor, Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe
15 Aug 2023
The Francis Crick Institute and LifeArc partner with five African research institutions to support scientists
The Crick Africa Network is set to extend for a further five years, supporting more young African scientists, thanks to a £7.5 million investment from LifeArc.
15 Aug 2023
John Michael Rolfe (1959–2023)
Mr John Michael Rolfe (64), a principal technical officer in the Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics, passed away on 15 August 2023.
15 Aug 2023
A passion for song and dance
The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) South African College of Music student, Thabisa Dinga, uses her passion for music and dance to develop skills for KwaLanga township young community members.
14 Aug 2023
Opera, forensics and black medical scientists: Masiphumelele learners' feast
UCT’s Saturday Summer School and IkamvaYouth’s presentation introduced Masiphumelele Grade 12s to the exciting world of forensic science, pioneering African medical scientists – and opera.
14 Aug 2023
UCT’s new student academy answers global call for ethical, humane young leaders
UCT’s Leadership Academy will equip its students to become ethical, humane leaders of integrity, able to serve the real needs of society.
14 Aug 2023
Thokozani Mhlambi set to perform in Johannesburg
Musician, songwriter, and cultural pioneer Dr Thokozani Mhlambi is ready to mesmerize Johannesburg audiences with his latest musical production: ‘Hail to the King! A Musical Story’.
11 Aug 2023
Thumbs up: UCT welcomes Sign Language as SA’s 12th official language
UCT has welcomed the recent announcement that South African Sign Language has become the country’s 12th official language.
10 Aug 2023
Women’s Month: UCT ParaSport Club honours tenacious, resilient women in sport
In the lead-up to Women’s Day, UCT ParaSport Club hosted the seventh annual Women in Sport talk.
10 Aug 2023
First cohort graduates in Applied Complexity Science
The first cohort of Applied Complexity Science graduates were celebrated in July at a ceremony hosted by the Centre for Extra-Mural Studies.
10 Aug 2023
Women’s Month at UCT
For Women’s Month, the university’s focus is on celebrating womxn and womxn’s achievements.
08 Aug 2023
Women’s Month: UCT’s deputy registrar is intentional about ‘leading with empathy’
Mihloti Mkhatshwa said her goal is to ensure that UCT develops the best academic administration process in the country, and, in time, on the continent.
08 Aug 2023
Six UCT researchers awarded SA research chairs
UCT proudly adds another six South African Research Chairs to this prestigious community.
08 Aug 2023
UCT Epic Job Expo – 3 400 opportunities
The UCT Epic Job Expo will take place on Wednesday, 16 August, at the Sport Centre.
07 Aug 2023
Women’s Month: ‘SA women are in pain’
Caron Zimri’s research straddles two spheres of psychology and studies the prevalence of traumatic brain injury in women who have experienced intimate partner violence.
07 Aug 2023
Blockchain solution to contested elections
Innovative blockchain solutions were on show at the closing ceremony of the FinHub Hack Series I – and the winning team walked away with R50 000.
04 Aug 2023
UCT Sports Centre hosts Netball World Cup teams
The UCT Sports Centre is a hive of activity over Netball World Cup 2023, as numerous teams sought out the facility as a practice venue.
03 Aug 2023
Immersion in creative thinking for 100UP learners at d-school Afrika
100UP Grade 12 learners were recently immersed in design thinking skills while taking part in the UCT Hasso Plattner d-school Afrika’s Design Thinking Dash.
03 Aug 2023
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