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Fifth centenary of world’s first circumnavigation The first circumnavigation of the globe 500 years ago played a major role in science, mathematics and astronomy, says UCT scholar Dr Álvaro de la Cruz-Dombriz. 18 Jun 2019
The language of true freedom VC Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng warns in her speech to mark Youth Day that teaching in any one language has no place in a multilingual country. 18 Jun 2019 Opinion
‘We have no idea what equality will cost us’ The question of how an equal and just South Africa will look, and the cost thereof, was under discussion by panellists examining SA’s equality challenges. 18 Jun 2019
Heavy psychosocial burden stalks SA learners A school system ill-equipped to assist primary and high school learners to address underlying issues of depression and anxiety is manifesting in a legacy of poor academic performance 16 Jun 2019 Republished
Applications deadline alert The deadline for applications for admission in 2020 is around the corner – for all undergraduate programmes. 14 Jun 2019
Academics key to mental health interventions UCT’s student delegate to the Worldwide Universities Network Conference in Ireland has returned from the event ready to help the university unpack pivotal challenges. 14 Jun 2019
Warm welcome for historic Khoekhoegowab language course UCT’s new Khoekhoegowab language short course kicked off this week, marking a new chapter in diversity and inclusivity at the university. 14 Jun 2019
Advancing public leadership in Africa UCT’s Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance is aims to make public service at the highest levels of leadership an aspiration for Africa’s rising generation. 14 Jun 2019
SA ‘falling short’ on HIV prevention goals A new UCT study reveals SA is “falling short” on its HIV prevention goals, due to reduced condom use and inadequate treatment coverage. 14 Jun 2019
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Distinguished Teacher Award

“I am pleased to announce that, after a thorough process, the 2018 awardees are Associate Professor Jeff Murugan and Dr Anneliese Schauerte, both from the Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics.” – Vice-Chancellor Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng

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Latest campus communications


Annual phonathon and other updates 13:30, 21 June 2019
Annual phonathon to support UCT Food Programme 15:20, 19 June 2019
Academic staff nominations for election to the electoral college 16:10, 18 June 2019
In remembrance: death of a colleague 11:25, 14 June 2019
Only one day left to complete the staff inclusivity survey 14:38, 13 June 2019
The Sutherland reburial process and other updates 10:55, 13 June 2019

 

Bookshelf

 
Acts of Transgression
Mental Disorders Around the World: Facts and Figures from the WHO World Mental Health Surveys
Trauma and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Global Perspectives from the WHO World Mental Health Surveys
Geological Adventures in the Fairest Cape: Unlocking the Secrets of its Scenery
The Coroner's Wife
Building a Capable State: Service Delivery in Post-Apartheid South Africa
Ottoman Traces in Southern Africa: The Impact of Turkish Emissaries and Muslim Theologians
Creativity Explained: From Music and Art to Innovation in Business
Media, Geopolitics and Power: A View from the Global South
The Pain of Being a Woman: An in-depth research on recovery from sexual assault trauma
Retrenchment Law in South Africa
The Politics of Nature and Science in Southern Africa
The Equal Society: Essays on Equality in Theory and Practice
The Early Modern Global South in Print
The Visual Politics of Wars
Transnational Worlds of Power Journal: Proliferation of Journalism & Professional Standards Vol. 1. No. 1 2015
State/Society Synergy in Philippi, Cape Town
Communicating @ Work
Industrial Crystallization: Fundamentals and Applications
Principles of Criminal Law
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