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News Young researchers crowned in FameLab science communication competition

Emerging IDM researchers took part in a science communication and public speaking workshop, facilitated by Jive Media Africa, as part of the FameLab initiative.

24 Jun 2022 - 8 min read

News 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 - 6 min read

News 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 - 5 min read

News 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 - 9 min read

Videos 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

World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought: ‘Rising up from drought together’ As the world observes World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought on 17 June, UCT News spoke to Associate Professor Gina Ziervogel for her local take on the topic. 17 Jun 2022

UCT alum to represent SA at G20 Youth Summit Niel Swanepoel, a UCT alumnus, is one of four young leaders from across the country who will represent SA at the G20 Youth Summit in Jakarta, Indonesia, in July 2022. 15 Jun 2022

New biogeochemistry lab: Shift ‘centre of gravity’ to Africa UCT’s new Marine Biogeochemistry Laboratory will escalate high-impact Earth science research and provide a host of opportunities for African researchers. 13 Jun 2022

Access UCT Online High School’s free curriculum The cutting-edge online curriculum is freely available to any learner, teacher or parent in South Africa. 13 Jun 2022

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.

Videos 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

News 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 - 3 min read

News Jazz on the Lawn attracts enthusiastic response from music lovers

The inaugural Jazz on the Lawn event hosted by the Irma Stern Museum as part of its 50th anniversary celebrations ticked all the right boxes for music lovers.

23 Mar 2022 - 4 min read

News Grand celebration as Irma Stern Museum marks 50th anniversary

UCT’s Irma Stern Museum raised a glass to 50 unforgettable years during a cocktail event held on Thursday, 3 February.

08 Feb 2022 - 4 min read

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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Mandla Health empowers communities to take control of their health

Mandla Health is a mobile application that provides users with succinct, accessible information on a range of health challenges.

15 Jun 2022 - 5 min read

New biogeochemistry lab: Shift ‘centre of gravity’ to Africa

UCT’s new Marine Biogeochemistry Laboratory will escalate high-impact Earth science research and provide a host of opportunities for African researchers.

13 Jun 2022 - 9 min read

World Oceans Day: Sustaining the ocean as a scientist and sangoma

Dr Moagabo Ragoasha’s callings both involve the ocean; as an academic studying ocean currents, and in the ancestral traditions of a sangoma.

08 Jun 2022 - 9 min read

School violence needs ‘whole community’ interventions

The release of an evidence review summary on preventing violence against children in schools has highlighted the urgency of developing multicomponent strategies.

06 Jun 2022 - 9 min read