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Empowering the youth: UCT hosts political debate
The UCT Department of Student Affairs together with UCT student governance structures and the Youth Advisory Panel of the Royal Danish Embassy hosted a debate between political parties.
17 May 2024
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Empowering the youth: UCT hosts political debate
The UCT Department of Student Affairs together with UCT student governance structures and the Youth Advisory Panel of the Royal Danish Embassy hosted a debate between political parties.
17 May 2024
- 6 min read
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A ‘flying star who remains a grounded gem’ delivers inaugural lecture
UCT’s Professor Lesley Green delivered her inaugural lecture on 14 May – marking her ascent to full professor.
16 May 2024
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UCT among the top 1.3% universities in the world
The latest rankings from the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) place UCT in the top 1.3% of universities globally.
16 May 2024
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Perinatal depression: Why it’s in the spotlight
Maternal Mental Health Month is observed in May with a focus on perinatal mental health.
14 May 2024
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The case for a systems approach to technology in organisations
Prof Lisa Seymour’s inaugural lecture focused on a systems approach to technology in organisations.
14 May 2024
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SHAWCO’s paediatric clinic brings hope to Hout Bay
The Sentinel Primary School in Hout Bay served as the base of a SHAWCO Health paediatric clinic on Saturday, 11 May.
13 May 2024
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Thirty years of freedom: ‘It’s not personal; it’s Constitutional’
Former Constitutional Court judge and anti-apartheid activist Albie Sachs discussed the independence of the Constitutional Court during an afternoon sitting.
10 May 2024
- 7 min read
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The South African civil justice system: Transformative steps to bridge the gap
Professor Mohamed Paleker delivered his inaugural lecture on 7 May 2024.
09 May 2024
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UCT graduates take home over R4.5m in Motsepe-backed prize
Omnivat, a renewable energy startup founded by five UCT graduates, are the runners-up of a prestigious energy innovation competition backed by SA billionaire Patrice Motsepe.
09 May 2024
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Destination UCT: Getting a snapshot of Africa’s best
08 May 2024
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UCT’s CMC participates in team building with a difference
07 May 2024
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Researching the human experience
03 May 2024
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Ikey Tigers fall in Varsity Cup final, but leave with individual accolades
03 May 2024
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Law researchers develop Constitutional Court monitoring platform
03 May 2024
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Exciting discovery of honey badger at UCT
03 May 2024
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‘The climate crisis is a public health crisis’
02 May 2024
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A day in the life of technical staff at Michaelis
30 Apr 2024
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A day in the life of a pharmacy manager
30 Apr 2024
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A day in the life of Emerita Professor Linda Ronnie
30 Apr 2024
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Workers’ Day: When silence speaks
30 Apr 2024
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Librarian’s work brings contentment and reward
30 Apr 2024
Intellectual property – a tool for achieving the UN SDGs
Co-edited by UCT’s Prof Caroline Ncube, an insightful new volume sheds light on how intellectual property law reform can help us to achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
26 Apr 2024
In defense of the Constitution, judges and the rule of law
UCT LLM student Dan Mafora’s book bears insight into attempts to capture the South African judiciary.
26 Apr 2024
Three decades of freedom: Too many flaws in SA’s education system
Since the advent of democracy, the country has not made enough progress in the education sector, said UCT’s Dr Xolisa Guzula.
26 Apr 2024
Thirty years of democracy: DVC Linda Ronnie talks importance of post-school education
UCT’s acting deputy vice-chancellor for Teaching and Learning, Emer Prof Linda Ronnie, said the transformative potential of the post-school sector is crucial.
25 Apr 2024
Shaping sustainability from our southern location
UCT’s unique geographical vantage point has inspired the work of many researchers, including two SARChI chairs and a Centre of Excellence that have a great deal to build on.
25 Apr 2024
What does South Africa’s struggle heritage mean after 30 years of democracy?
Thirty years after democracy, South Africans should not be bickering about culture and consumption, writes Duane Jethro, a lecturer in the Department of African Studies and Linguistics at UCT.
24 Apr 2024
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Elections 2024: ‘Dose of scepticism’ needed as personal data becomes vulnerable
UCT’s Dr Daniel Ramotsoela talks about being cyber smart as elections approach in May.
23 Apr 2024
UCT academic up for prestigious fellowship honour
UCT's Prof Valerie Mizrahi has been recognised with a lifetime fellow honour from the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
23 Apr 2024
Using AI to tailor drugs for Africa
A comment on the effects of genetics on drug efficacy from UCT’s Drug Discovery and Development Centre has been published in the prestigious “Nature” journal.
22 Apr 2024
Trevor Manuel delivers second annual Francis Wilson Memorial Lecture
Former Finance Minister Trevor Manuel was the guest speaker at an annual event that honours the work of UCT economic researcher and data specialist Prof Francis Wilson.
19 Apr 2024
Straight as an arrow: The intricacies of archery
Archery is more than a bow and arrow, according to chairperson of the UCT code, Monde Zwane.
17 Apr 2024
Shaping African science and society
UCT SARChI chairs have developed a local ecosystem of knowledge and capacity that drives scientific innovation and economic growth.
16 Apr 2024
QS rankings place four UCT subjects in the top 100
UCT ranked 15th in the world for Development Studies and is among the top 100 institutions in a further three subjects.
12 Apr 2024
Securing a sustainable future through resource efficiency, minerals and metals
These SARChI chairs deliver on UCT’s vision of excellence in emerging areas of research, and help pave the way to a sustainable future.
10 Apr 2024
Leading UCT researchers honoured with SAMRC scientific awards
Four UCT academics won top national science awards for their important work in health research.
05 Apr 2024
Taking Africa from biomass to green gas
A global green fuel partnership between Germany and South Africa empowers Africa and paves the way for a sustainable world.
04 Apr 2024
Building a healthier Africa through discovery
Driving vaccine and drug discovery at UCT, these SARChI Chairs have developed local talent and collaborations that tackle Africa’s pressing health challenges.
04 Apr 2024
‘Become activists for science’
On Monday, 2 April, nine matric learners were inducted into the STEM MentHer Programme – an initiative to produce a pipeline of South African women scientists.
04 Apr 2024
Distinguished individuals receive UCT hon docs
Four distinguished individuals received UCT honorary doctorates at the recent March graduation.
03 Apr 2024
Tony Heard (1937–2024)
We are saddened to announce the passing of Tony Heard, who died peacefully on the morning of 27 March 2024, after a short illness.
03 Apr 2024
World Autism Day: Giving students a space to flourish
Disability Service’s Dr Bridget Johnson shines a spotlight on the myriad of support services in place at UCT for students with autism.
02 Apr 2024
‘Embrace global citizenry’
Former Zimbabwean deputy prime minister Arthur Mutambara reflected on global citizenry during a recent talk at UCT.
02 Apr 2024
Destiny delayed, not denied: Postgraduate fulfils her (and her father’s) dream to study at UCT
Chipo Chidakwa stayed focused on her ambition to be a graduate of the “best university in Africa”.
02 Apr 2024
World Autism Day: ‘I faced barriers but found my voice’
Despite the challenges that come with being a student with autism, Tallulah Dorer-Perrin urged aspiring students to embrace the unknown and pursue an undergraduate degree.
02 Apr 2024
‘Growth of character’ celebrated at UCT graduation
The 2024 UCT graduation season officially kicked off on 23 March with over 4 000 students set to obtain their qualification.
28 Mar 2024
From planning to procession with UCT’s gown master
Mogamat Benjamin, UCT’s gown master, takes us through the planning and coordination that culminates in the celebration that is graduation.
28 Mar 2024
A journey of curiosity, healing, and hope
Umana Niwenshuti graduated with a PhD in Anthropology from UCT on Monday, 25 March.
28 Mar 2024
Looking through the lens of missed vaccination opportunities
Dr Chukwudi Nnaji probes three critical questions for missed opportunities for vaccination in his PhD research.
26 Mar 2024
Half a million followers on TikTok and studying towards a master’s
He is master of Kasi humour, soon to be capped with a BSc (Honours), and knee deep in the first semester of a master’s degree … meet Lesedi Rampou Lale, man of comedy and chemistry.
26 Mar 2024
Bringing primary healthcare services to campus staff
On Monday, 18 March, the ribbon was cut to mark the opening of UCT’s Dis-Chem Wellness Centre, which brings quality primary healthcare services to the workplace for pay classes two to six.
26 Mar 2024
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