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Young researcher heading to 71st Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting Meeting up with Nobel Prize laureates in chemistry is a dream come true for UCT postdoctoral research fellow Dr Shepherd Siangwata. 23 Jun 2022
PhD candidate among rising stars to attend 71st Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting Athi Welsh, a PhD candidate in UCT’s Department of Chemistry, will join hundreds of up-and-coming scientists and Nobel Prize laureates at a prestigious event in Germany. 23 Jun 2022
Invest early in children’s mental health – or risk a generation The newly launched 2021/2022 “South African Child Gauge” spotlights high levels of mental illness among children and adolescents – and presents ways to mitigate this. 22 Jun 2022
VC invitation to the launch of an innovative digital pilot project UCT is to launch a new digital programme in partnership with Umuzi. 21 Jun 2022
UCT VC elected to head the International Alliance of Research Universities VC Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng has been elected chair of the International Alliance of Research Universities. 20 Jun 2022
Supporting women with mental ill-health in pregnancy and after birth: lessons from SA Women in low- and middle-income countries experience high levels of common mental disorders during pregnancy and the first year after birth, writes UCT’s Assoc Prof Simone Honikman. 20 Jun 2022 Republished
Athi-Patra Ruga exhibits at the Irma Stern Museum Renowned contemporary artist Athi-Patra Ruga’s current exhibition is on display at the UCT Irma Stern Museum. 17 Jun 2022
UCT vendors put their best foot forward The annual UCT Vendors Expo is one of the most anticipated dates on the business calendar for vendors and procurement decision-makers. 17 Jun 2022
A rare art exhibition at UCT’s Irma Stern Museum UCT’s Irma Stern Museum is hosting a one-of-a-kind exhibition featuring the artwork of learners with special education needs from the Glenbridge Special School and Resource Centre. 17 Jun 2022
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Irma Stern Museum: celebrating 50 years

The Irma Stern Museum is nothing short of a national treasure. In 2022 this cultural gem is celebrating its 50th anniversary. To celebrate this milestone, an impressive programme has been put together which visitors can enjoy throughout the year. Visit the museum’s website.


 

 

UCT Community of Hope Vaccination Centre

The University of Cape Town in partnership with the Western Cape Government (WCG) have reinforced our commitment to bringing hope to the residents of the Mother City with the launch of the world‑class Community of Hope Vaccination Centre that opened its doors on Monday, 30 August 2021.
The site is located on Main Road in Mowbray – in the Forest Hill Residence – and access is from Broad Street. The site is open every Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 15:00. If the centre will be open on a Saturday, this will be announced on UCT’s social media channels. Please allow time for attending to COVID-19 protocols and arrive as early as possible at the vaccination centre.

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