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18 Jul 2016
South Africa's remarkable journey out of the dark decade of AIDS denialism
HIV changed the nature of health in South Africa as the new democracy emerged.
15 Jul 2016
UCT Choir in concert with the Whiffenpoofs of Yale University
15 Jul 2016
South Africa's vote against internet freedom tarnishes its global image
South Africa has yet again sided with repressive regimes such as Russia, China and Saudi Arabia against progressive efforts by the United Nations (UN).
15 Jul 2016
In remembrance: Kate Hunter
14 Jul 2016
In remembrance: Peter Cramer
14 Jul 2016
Professors are made by hard work
Robert Morrell, Director of the Next Generation Professoriate, writes in the Mail & Guardian that professors are made rather than born.
14 Jul 2016
Humanities research focuses on prenatal alcohol exposure and feminist activism
In June 2016, the University of Cape Town graduated 5 doctoral students whose research focused on, among others, the effects of prenatal alcohol exposure, social capital formation as a public sector approach, and black feminist intellectual activism. A summary of each thesis is presented.
14 Jul 2016
What Africa's drought responses teach us about climate change hotspots
The world may still argue about whether or not climate change is for real.
13 Jul 2016
Meet the number one patron at Hot Rock Café
When you start studying geology, says UCT's Dr Johann Diener, there's a “loss of innocence” as one's eyes are exposed to the darkest workings of the Earth's bowels.
13 Jul 2016
PhD on military conscripts builds on poetic expression
PhD scholar Stephen Symons describes his research as fairly controversial, focusing as it does on how contemporary South Africa deals with issues of masculinity and whiteness.
13 Jul 2016
Writing duo wins Short.Sharp.Stories award
13 Jul 2016
In remembrance: Adonia Chiminya
11 Jul 2016
Literary accolade for Dowling
Lauded by critics as the South African Jane Austen for her uncanny ability to pen a comedy of manners (a description that quite embarrasses this Austen enthusiast), Dowling's work The Fetch beat out, among others, Athol Fugard, for the 2015 Herman Charles Bosman prize.
11 Jul 2016
Oscar Pistorius sentence: you might not like it, but it is the law
The six-year sentence against disgraced Paralympian Oscar Pistorius for murdering his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp , has sparked controversy.
11 Jul 2016
PhD commerce research at UCT focuses on developing economies
In June 2016, the University of Cape Town graduated 6 PhD candidates whose ground-breaking research contributes to a better understanding of developing economies, with a particular emphasis on the African context. A summary of each thesis is presented.
11 Jul 2016
Prestigious fellowship for Chirikure
08 Jul 2016
UCT’s report to the commission on funding higher education
On 8 July 2016 UCT submitted a report to the commission supporting the principle of a cost-sharing model to cater for the cost of public higher education, and showing the extent to which other stakeholders, including the corporate sector and university (through its own resources), contributes towards ensuring that poor and middle-class students are adequately funded. Read more...
08 Jul 2016
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