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News Structural biologist’s journey to inspire

UCT postdoctoral research fellow in structural biology Dr Lizelle Lubbe shared her journey and her hopes for growing and diversifying her field.

08 Mar 2021 - 9 min read

Research and innovation NRF P-rating for young UCT philosopher

Dr Ryan Nefdt was recently awarded a P-rating by the National Research Foundation as well as the 2020/21 Human Sciences Research Council Emerging Researcher Award.

08 Mar 2021 - 10 min read

Research and innovation Two new NRF A-ratings for UCT

UCT recently welcomed two new additions to its growing list of A-rated researchers: Professor Michael Claeys and Professor Giona Tuccini.

08 Mar 2021 - >10 min read

News MSc student lauded for world-class HPV research

MSc student Melissa Marx’s research into the human papillomavirus is an important step towards helping scientists find therapeutics to decrease the high rate of infection.

08 Mar 2021 - 5 min read

Research and innovation Six outstanding UCT scientists recognised by the SAMRC

The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) has recognised six researchers and scientists from UCT at the 7th SAMRC Scientific Merit Awards ceremony.

05 Mar 2021 - 3 min read

Installation of new bins part of UCT’s green campus transformation UCT has installed new bins across its campuses to reinforce a simple and efficient colour scheme that will improve recycling habits. 05 Mar 2021

UCT alum directs South Africa's first gay rom-com UCT News caught up with alum Gabe Gabriel who wrote and directed South Africa’s first gay romantic comedy. 04 Mar 2021

Win-win for municipalities and engineering students’ professional skills UCT engineering students built on the university’s input into the Data for Municipal Infrastructure Assets initiative, gaining vital data analysis and project management skills. 04 Mar 2021

Students settle in at residences, quarantine period begins First-year students were welcomed with open arms at UCT residences on Tuesday, 2 March. 03 Mar 2021

Bootcamp prepares fourth-year medical students for clinical practice The first cohort of fourth-year medical students have successfully completed the Bootcamp Orientation Programme organised by UCT’s Division of General Internal Medicine. 03 Mar 2021

2020 in pictures As we draw the curtain on what was one of the toughest years in our collective history, UCT reflects on some of the defining and memorable moments of 2020. 03 Mar 2021

UCT residences roll out red carpet for students As UCT prepares to start the academic year following strict COVID-19 guidelines, residence staff are excited to welcome students to their campus homes. 02 Mar 2021

Residence life under lockdown: What to expect Shanaaz Sonday from UCT’s residence operations team explains what students can expect when arriving at their residences. 02 Mar 2021

Fine-tuning TB technology UCT researchers are tackling the challenges of capturing and identifying the live tuberculosis bacterium through microbiological and microscopy techniques. 01 Mar 2021

FEATURES

Feature Remembering former VC Dr Stuart Saunders

Former Vice-Chancellor Dr Stuart Saunders was a dedicated servant, steward and supporter of UCT. He passed away on Friday morning, 12 February 2021.

12 Feb 2021

Feature Coronavirus Disease 2019

UCT is taking the COVID-19 pandemic seriously, and this page will feature the latest news and updates for the UCT community.

05 Feb 2020

District Six – 55 years later

11 February 2021 marks 55 years since District Six, once a lively community in Cape Town’s inner-city, was declared a whites-only area under apartheid’s Group Areas Act. Through these stories from those who lived and worked in the area, and who continue to fight for justice, UCT News honours those who experienced the forced removals from District Six, and all those whose communities have been affected as a result.

News District Six: belonging and place; lessons for planners

When government declared District Six a whites-only area in 1966, countless people were forcibly removed. PhD candidate Alicia Fortuin talks about recreating a lost community.

11 Feb 2021 - 10 min read

News District Six: Lessons in remembering

The head of education at the District Six Museum, Mandy Sanger, reveals how the museum uses the past as lessons for the present.

11 Feb 2021 - 8 min read

News ‘The symbolism of District Six is absolutely powerful’

In commemoration of the forced removals in District Six, UCT News spoke to Emeritus Professor Crain Soudien about the history of the area.

11 Feb 2021 - >10 min read

News District Six: ‘a community where love and compassion trumped everything’

On the 55th anniversary of District Six being declared a whites-only area, UCT alumnus Johaar Mosaval shared his memories of the much-loved community.

11 Feb 2021 - 9 min read

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Winning PhD highlights African indigenous knowledge systems

Dr Cecilia Durojaye’s doctoral thesis has won the African Studies Review 2020 annual prize for the best Africa-based doctoral dissertation.

Dr Cecilia Durojaye’s doctoral thesis has won the African Studies Review 2020 annual prize for the best Africa-based doctoral dissertation.

19 Feb 2021 - 9 min read

COVID-19: a vaccine guide for beginners

UCT’s Prof Ed Rybicki, the director of UCT’s Biopharming Research Unit, unpacks the need-to-knows about COVID-19 vaccination.

UCT’s Prof Ed Rybicki, the director of UCT’s Biopharming Research Unit, unpacks the need-to-knows about COVID-19 vaccination.

19 Feb 2021 - 8 min read

District Six: belonging and place; lessons for planners

When government declared District Six a whites-only area in 1966, countless people were forcibly removed. PhD candidate Alicia Fortuin talks about recreating a lost community.

When government declared District Six a whites-only area in 1966, countless people were forcibly removed. PhD candidate Alicia Fortuin talks about recreating a lost community.

11 Feb 2021 - 10 min read

District Six: Lessons in remembering

The head of education at the District Six Museum, Mandy Sanger, reveals how the museum uses the past as lessons for the present.

The head of education at the District Six Museum, Mandy Sanger, reveals how the museum uses the past as lessons for the present.

11 Feb 2021 - 8 min read

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