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UCT shines at L’Oréal-UNESCO sub-Saharan Africa

Two UCT postgraduate researchers have been awarded grants by the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Sub-Saharan Africa Young Talents Awards. 06 Dec 2019 - 9 min read

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Health Sciences shines spotlight on intimate partner violence

First-year UCT student Uyinene Mrwetyana’s memory is being honoured in a striking campaign against intimate partner violence by the Faculty of Health Sciences. 05 Dec 2019 - 7 min read

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SA’s new Water and Sanitation Master Plan

UCT’s Kevin Winter considers what universities can do to help realise the goals of South Africa’s new Water and Sanitation Master Plan. 05 Dec 2019 - 8 min read

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UCT student makes history in genetics

UCT student Malebo Malope made history as the first black genetics counsellor in South Africa. 04 Dec 2019 - 4 min read Republished

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SA a world leader in HIV research

A new report charting global trends in HIV/AIDS research identified SA as a global leader in the field, with UCT rated as the most influential institution. 04 Dec 2019 - 9 min read

Creating inclusivity through art The Creative Change Laboratory at UCT uses creative methods to collaborate with, enable and empower marginalised youth in Cape Town. 03 Dec 2019

‘Changes at UCT have been phenomenal’ At the UCT Annual Awards on Thursday, 28 November, the university honoured and awarded 13 recipients for their 35 years of service at the university. 03 Dec 2019

Honorary doctorate for retiring Prof Ntsebeza In recognition of his outstanding research, the University of Leiden will be presenting Professor Lungisile Ntsebeza with an honorary doctorate in early 2020. 03 Dec 2019

First Khoekhoegowab language course cohort honoured Seventy-seven students completed UCT’s inaugural Khoekhoegowab language short course, receiving their certificates of completion on Friday, 29 November. 02 Dec 2019

A career built by and for the people When reflecting on her two-decade career at UCT, retiring Executive Director of Research, Dr Marilet Sienaert, says it is all about the people. 02 Dec 2019

Healthcare for all is possible Dr Solomon Benatar, Emeritus Professor of Medicine at UCT, delivered the second annual Dr Stuart John Saunders Lecture on Wednesday, 27 November. 29 Nov 2019

Sustainability key for new SRC The newly elected SRC for 2019/2020 is committed to creating and implementing sustainable programmes that will outlive their term of office. 28 Nov 2019

Brain injury and infection in children Dr Ursula Rohlwink, with UCT's Division of Neurosurgery, has focused her work on children with traumatic brain injury and the neuro-infection TB meningitis. 28 Nov 2019

Community building for cleaning, catering teams UCT’s first annual general meeting for residence cleaning and catering staff was about celebration and consolidation – and building a healthy community. 27 Nov 2019

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UCT Annual Awards

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A joyous communal celebration of staff The UCT Annual Awards 2019 celebrated the achievements and milestones of a multitude of UCT staff at a scintillating function held on 28 November. 02 Dec 2019

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Anatomy of a transformation Transforming an entire academic section – staff, curriculum, texts and culture – takes an exceptional team with big vision. Meet the winners of the 2019 Vice-Chancellor’s Transformation Award. 02 Dec 2019

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VC Award winners give children a head start Pioneering work in contracting and financing early childhood development has won the Bertha Centre’s Dr Susan de Witt and Barry Panulo a Vice-Chancellor’s Global Citizenship Award. 29 Nov 2019