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News UCT and MeerKAT make giant strides in unveiling mysteries of the universe

The ground-breaking MeerKAT Pulsar Timing Array Project’s findings are published in the Monthly Notice of the Royal Astronomical Society.

06 Dec 2024 - 2 min read

News UCT’s Division of Disability Studies celebrates 21 years

The Division of Disability Studies celebrated its 21st anniversary on Wednesday, 3 December.

05 Dec 2024 - 5 min read

News UCT MBA students win global innovation competition

UCT Graduate School of Business students secured first place in the prestigious Geneva Challenge 2024 with an innovative youth empowerment project.

05 Dec 2024 - 4 min read

News Google PhD Fellowship: AI, telementoring and a storied story

UCT’s Prosper Magara’s AI and telementoring research has earned him the coveted Google PhD Fellowship.

04 Dec 2024 - 4 min read

News Brewing vaping crisis among high school pupils

A study led by UCT has revealed a brewing vaping crisis among high school pupils.

04 Dec 2024 - 2 min read

‘Yes, GBV manifests through online platforms too’ Aphiwe Mhlangulana’s PhD thesis spotlights technology-facilitated gender-based violence. 03 Dec 2024

‘Giving up was not an option’ Ahead of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, UCT News highlights Safia Khan’s dogged pursuit of success despite unimaginable odds. 03 Dec 2024

‘Welcome home, Mosa’: Messages aplenty for UCT VC The installation of Prof Mosa Moshabela as the new VC of UCT has been met with unanimous support. 29 Nov 2024

11th Vice-Chancellor’s Installation “When I say I am grateful, it comes from the bottom of my heart,” said UCT’s 11th Vice-Chancellor Professor Mosa Moshabela during his installation ceremony on Monday, 25 November 2024. 29 Nov 2024

TLC 2024: Curriculum change conversation in sharp focus, Open Textbook Award named Curriculum change was the final topic of discussion at the Teaching and Learning Conference where the 2024 Open Textbook Award recipients were announced. 29 Nov 2024

Cheers and ululations as UCT installs Prof Mosa Moshabela as 11th VC On 25 November, Prof Mosa Moshabela was officially installed as the 11th vice-chancellor of UCT. 29 Nov 2024

Novel programme that prioritises SA’s elderly receives 2023 Social Responsiveness Award Celebrations galore, as UCT’s Family Caregiving of Older Persons in Southern Africa programme receives the 2023 Social Responsivness Award. 27 Nov 2024

Kelly Chibale elected to the US National Academy of Medicine Prof Kelly Chibale has been elected as an international member of the US National Academy of Medicine for pioneering infectious disease drug discovery on the African continent. 26 Nov 2024

‘A watershed moment for women’s health’ UCT’s Perinatal Mental Health Project was a key contributor to South Africa’s long-awaited updated National Integrated Maternal and Perinatal Care Guidelines. 26 Nov 2024

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Falling short of objectives: the ANC, the people and the GNU

After 30 years of democracy and a new government, there are lessons we can learn from the ANC not achieving its objectives, says Dr Moferefere Lekorotsoana.

After 30 years of democracy and a new government, there are lessons we can learn from the ANC not achieving its objectives, says Dr Moferefere Lekorotsoana.

22 Nov 2024 - 6 min read

Closing the mental healthcare gaps that leave hundreds behind

Research by a UCT PhD candidate reveals that care is deficient for South Africans living with severe mental health conditions upon discharge from psychiatric facilities.

Research by a UCT PhD candidate reveals that care is deficient for South Africans living with severe mental health conditions upon discharge from psychiatric facilities.

14 Nov 2024 - 6 min read

Building an environmentally sustainable campus – together

Two separate projects initiated by the Future Water Institute and the ACDI were designed to encourage participants to adopt more sustainable behavioural practises.

Two separate projects initiated by the Future Water Institute and the ACDI were designed to encourage participants to adopt more sustainable behavioural practises.

31 Oct 2024 - 6 min read

Ancient African science is the beginning of wisdom

UCT’s Environmental Humanities South seminar series concluded the year with an enlightening address by activist, academic, and former vice-chancellor Dr Mamphela Ramphele.

UCT’s Environmental Humanities South seminar series concluded the year with an enlightening address by activist, academic, and former vice-chancellor Dr Mamphela Ramphele.

28 Oct 2024 - 6 min read

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