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Researching the human experience
Drawing on South Africa’s rich history and diversity, these four SARChI chairs have made immense contributions to what it means to be human.
03 May 2024
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Researching the human experience
Drawing on South Africa’s rich history and diversity, these four SARChI chairs have made immense contributions to what it means to be human.
03 May 2024
- 9 min read
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Ikey Tigers fall in Varsity Cup final, but leave with individual accolades
The Ikey Tigers finished the 2024 Varsity Cup competition as losing finalists again; however, there is much to be grateful for.
03 May 2024
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Law researchers develop Constitutional Court monitoring platform
ConCourt Stats provides users with valuable insight into the work of South Africa’s Constitutional Court.
03 May 2024
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Exciting discovery of honey badger at UCT
A UCT student made a discovery of a honey badger just above campus.
03 May 2024
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‘The climate crisis is a public health crisis’
On 23 April 2024, UCT’s Green Campus Initiative participated in a Climate Change and Health Seminar, hosted by James Irlam, a senior lecturer in the Primary Health Care Directorate.
02 May 2024
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A day in the life of technical staff at Michaelis
The technical staff at the Michaelis School of Fine Art at UCT cultivate a positive environment for students to flourish.
30 Apr 2024
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A day in the life of a pharmacy manager
UCT’s pharmacy manager, Asanda Ndinisa, is fuelled by a passion of improving people’s lives.
30 Apr 2024
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A day in the life of Emerita Professor Linda Ronnie
Meet Emerita Professor Linda Ronnie: UCT’s acting deputy vice-chancellor for Teaching and Learning, a perfectionist, lover of crime novels, and puzzles.
30 Apr 2024
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Workers’ Day: When silence speaks
UCT News spoke to three food service assistants in the residence kitchens – all of whom are Deaf – to gain insight into a typical day in the kitchen.
30 Apr 2024
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Librarian’s work brings contentment and reward
30 Apr 2024
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Intellectual property – a tool for achieving the UN SDGs
26 Apr 2024
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In defense of the Constitution, judges and the rule of law
26 Apr 2024
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Three decades of freedom: Too many flaws in SA’s education system
26 Apr 2024
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Thirty years of democracy: DVC Linda Ronnie talks importance of post-school education
25 Apr 2024
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Shaping sustainability from our southern location
25 Apr 2024
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What does South Africa’s struggle heritage mean after 30 years of democracy?
24 Apr 2024
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Elections 2024: ‘Dose of scepticism’ needed as personal data becomes vulnerable
23 Apr 2024
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UCT academic up for prestigious fellowship honour
23 Apr 2024
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Using AI to tailor drugs for Africa
22 Apr 2024
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Trevor Manuel delivers second annual Francis Wilson Memorial Lecture
19 Apr 2024
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Straight as an arrow: The intricacies of archery
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
Bending the arc towards health equity
Professor Susan Cleary delivered her inaugural lecture on 14 March.
25 Mar 2024
From HR to opera – an inspirational journey
Luvo Maranti graduates this year with a Performance Diploma in opera. This is one of the tenor’s many outstanding accomplishments, few of which he imagined achieving.
25 Mar 2024
Adopt a social approach to managing TB
UCT’s Dr Anna Versfeld said patients’ social contexts must be taken into consideration to help tackle the TB scourge in South Africa.
24 Mar 2024
Infrastructure and innovation for a healthy Africa
These SARChI chairs have integrated innovative science and technology to make a material contribution to a healthy Africa.
22 Mar 2024
UCT receives Siyaphumelela Network Partner Award
UCT has recently received the Siyaphumelela Network Award for advancing equity and student-centred transformation.
22 Mar 2024
SARChI: A national programme that has powered impactful and resonant research
After a decade and a half, some UCT SARChIs come to the end of their DST/NRF funding cycle, but their work continues to advance the research strengths, capabilities and competencies of the university.
20 Mar 2024
Decomposing pig bodies provide insight into novel methods to identify human remains
Kara Adams’s unconventional research set out to uncover the effect clothing and environmental factors have on the body’s decomposition process.
20 Mar 2024
‘I made it because I asked for help’
Lwando Mhlabeni beat severe depression and a medical leave of absence to graduate with a BSc in Occupational Therapy.
20 Mar 2024
UCT hosts Nobel Laureate for lecture on universal basic income in the developing world
UCT recently played host to development economics expert and Nobel Laureate Professor Abhijit Vinayak Banerjee, who delivered a lecture on the underlying economics of universal basic income in developing countries.
19 Mar 2024
UCT’s H3D spearheads Africa’s drug discovery accelerator programme
UCT’s H3D will play a leading role in supporting drug discovery in sub-Saharan Africa through the Grand Challenges African Drug Discovery Accelerator programme.
13 Mar 2024
Understanding the role of nature-based adaptation in human mobility and immobility
Research led by Nicholas Simpson, along with a team at UCT’s ACDI, emphasises the urgent need for a comprehensive study on how climate change impacts mobility.
13 Mar 2024
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