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Van Graan wins a million
Honorary Professor Mike van Graan has been awarded a R1 million prize for his contribution to building a post-apartheid South Africa.
18 Sep 2017
Postgrads urgently need funding
There is a crisis brewing in postgraduate education in South Africa for the same reason that tertiary education is in turmoil now. If South Africa is to compete in the global knowledge economy, we need to broaden access to postgraduate education.
18 Sep 2017
Republished
Agreement with unions and other updates
15 Sep 2017
GSB's state-capture research
The Eskom Inquiry may have been postponed, but momentum is gathering against the forces of state capture, say academics at UCT’s Graduate School of Business.
15 Sep 2017
Panel discussion on decolonising science
Professor Chandra Raju, vice-president of the Indian Social Science Academy, will be the guest speaker at a panel discussion about decolonising the science curriculum.
15 Sep 2017
Researchers recognised at the National Research Foundation (NRF) Awards
Researchers at the University of Cape Town (UCT) are playing a critical role in creating knowledge in South Africa and building an inclusive scientific community.
15 Sep 2017
Postgrads urgently need funding
Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng argues the case for further funding for postgraduate study.
15 Sep 2017
Opinion
Agreement reached with trade unions
VC Dr Max Price writes to the UCT community about agreement reached with trade unions.
14 Sep 2017
UCT executive reaches agreement with trade unions
The University of Cape Town executive is pleased to announce that 2 outstanding points have been resolved and an agreement reached that puts an end to a proposed strike.
14 Sep 2017
Steve Biko: a legacy of inspiration
Since the inception of the annual Steve Biko Memorial Lecture in 2000, many have reflected on the man’s life and legacy.
12 Sep 2017
The Fall strikes an international chord
After enjoying resounding international success at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the cast of The Fall returns to the Baxter Theatre.
12 Sep 2017
Not just a pipe dream: a device to help beat the drought
Kobus Van Zyl has invented a device that can help combat the water crisis by detecting tiny leaks in water pipes
12 Sep 2017
Update on engagements with unions
12 Sep 2017
Student surgeons climb Kili for dialysis machine
UCT’s Surgical Society is planning to summit Mt Kilimanjaro this December to raise funds for a life-saving kidney dialysis machine for Groote Schuur Hospital.
12 Sep 2017
The Fall returns to Baxter theatre by popular demand
Fresh from its resounding success at the prestigious Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland, The Fall returns to the Baxter theatre for a short season, having received 2 top awards, four 5-star reviews and standing ovations at every performance.
12 Sep 2017
Rheumatic heart disease persists in poor regions
The risk of dying of rheumatic heart disease persists in poor regions of the world where penicillin is too costly − or just not available.
11 Sep 2017
Crime alert and other updates
08 Sep 2017
Open day showcases PACK programme
The Knowledge Translation Unit is hosting an open day to showcase their Practical Approach to Care Kit (PACK), the work it supports and the people involved.
08 Sep 2017
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