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Best of Grad April 2019

In what VC Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng called a “true African celebration”, more than 5 000 students were capped in 14 graduation ceremonies from 10 to 18 April. 18 Apr 2019

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‘We are a people for whom others have died’

Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town Thabo Makgoba shared wise words with Humanities graduands during the morning graduation ceremony on 18 April. 18 Apr 2019 - 3 min read

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Digital developments at SA universities

The development of digital models of teaching and learning in higher education institutions in South Africa was the focus of the recent two-day Apereo Africa Conference at UCT. 18 Apr 2019 - 5 min read

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An ‘innovator for women’s health’

Tributes have poured in for Dr Carol Thomas, who is lauded as a trailblazer, warrior women, mentor, innovator, brilliant scientist and compassionate doctor. 18 Apr 2019

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Anglican Archbishop Thabo Makgoba, guest speaker

Anglican Archbishop Thabo Makgoba, who received his PhD from UCT in 2009, was the guest speaker at the Faculty of Humanities graduation ceremony at 09:30 on Thursday, 18 April 2019. 18 Apr 2019

Gary Maartens awarded NRF A-rating Professor Gary Maartens, head of clinical pharmacology at the University of Cape Town, has been awarded a prestigious A-rating by the National Research Foundation. 18 Apr 2019

EBE graduands urged to help communities Ululating and cheering marked Tuesday’s EBE graduation, during which graduands were urged to use their education and skills to help uplift communities. 17 Apr 2019

Fashion-savvy students are red-carpet ready UCT’s graduates proved they’re as serious about their fashion as they are about their studies, with their red-carpet ready looks impressing even stylish VC Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng. 17 Apr 2019

‘We must be a laboratory for a changing world’ Through its transformation work, UCT must take pride in its position as a leading African higher learning institution, and set an example for others facing similar challenges. 17 Apr 2019

160 years of UCT Law UCT’s Faculty of Law celebrated its 160th birthday on 16 April 2019, the same year it was named the top law school in Africa. 17 Apr 2019

Dinner date with the VC It was a res dinner with a difference when Leo Marquard Hall students hosted special guest VC Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng. 17 Apr 2019

Life lessons for Commerce graduands GetSmarter co-founder Sam Paddock shared his tips for winning at life with UCT’s Faculty of Commerce graduands at their graduation ceremony on Monday, 15 April. 16 Apr 2019

Mavo Solomon, guest speaker Mavo Solomon, who has three degrees, including a master’s degree in engineering from UCT, was the guest speaker at the Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment graduation ceremony at 15:00 on Tuesday, 16 April 2019. 16 Apr 2019

Family time at Autumn Grad 2019 In line with VC Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng’s focus on the people behind the success of the Autumn 2019 graduates, UCT News captured some very special family moments. 16 Apr 2019

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Best of Grad April 2019 In what VC Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng called a “true African celebration”, more than 5 000 students were capped in 14 graduation ceremonies from 10 to 18 April. 18 Apr 2019

Graduation

‘We are a people for whom others have died’ Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town Thabo Makgoba shared wise words with Humanities graduands during the morning graduation ceremony on 18 April. 18 Apr 2019

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Faculty of Commerce graduation ceremony – 18 April 2019 at 14:00 Students from the Faculty of Commerce were robed at a graduation ceremony at 14:00 on 18 April. 18 Apr 2019

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Anglican Archbishop Thabo Makgoba, guest speaker Anglican Archbishop Thabo Makgoba, who received his PhD from UCT in 2009, was the guest speaker at the Faculty of Humanities graduation ceremony at 09:30 on Thursday, 18 April 2019. 18 Apr 2019