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Fracking: the need for monitoring and legislation Emeritus Professor Cyril O’Connor recently presented to Parliament the outcomes of an investigation into the readiness of South Africa to commence fracking. 30 Nov 2017
Libraries All UCT Libraries are operational, except for the Library Learning Lounge. The 24/7 Hlanganani and the 24/7 Immelman will be open tonight. Update: 30 November, 07:15 30 Nov 2017
Exams Exams are proceeding as scheduled. Guidelines for deferred exams are available. Exams run until 30 November. Update: 30 November, 07:15 30 Nov 2017
Jammie Shuttle The Jammie Shuttle service is running according to exam timetables. Update: 30 November, 07:15 30 Nov 2017
Traffic Madiba Circle (east) from the Sports Centre past the rugby fields to south exit/entrance is closed to vehicles until 30 November. Update: 30 November, 07:15 30 Nov 2017
Safety & Security Campus Protection Services and private security officers are monitoring the situation on campus. Update: 30 November, 07:15 30 Nov 2017
Residences Services in residences are running and meals are being served in dining halls. Update: 30 November, 07:15 30 Nov 2017
Thursday, 30 November The latest updates about the situation on campus. 30 Nov 2017
Invite: UCT hosts workshop on strengthening teaching for children with hearing, visual and intellectual disabilities The Division of Disability Studies in the University of Cape Town's Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences will host a research validation workshop for the Teacher Empowerment for Disability Inclusion (TEDI) initiative. 30 Nov 2017
How the world needs to change as regions get drier In collaboration with partner organisations in Africa and India, UCT researchers have identified four types of change needed for adapting to increasing water scarcity. 29 Nov 2017 Republished
‘Your body is just your coat’ Steven Williams was a fireman with years of stories to tell. He couldn’t stop giving, people said. He still does, teaching medical students about anatomy. 29 Nov 2017
Wednesday, 29 November The latest updates about the situation on campus. 29 Nov 2017
Innovative finance MOOC seeks to address social issues UCT’s new free online course, Innovative Finance: Hacking finance to change the world, offers individuals and organisations the financial tools to tackle social issues. 29 Nov 2017
Universities SA expresses concern over cuts to funding for research development Universities SA decries the Department of Science and Technology’s decision to slash funding for its 26 universities which will heavily impact research. 29 Nov 2017 Republished
50th anniversary of the first human heart transplant This weekend UCT celebrates the 50th anniversary of the world’s first human heart transplant, which took place at Groote Schuur Hospital. 29 Nov 2017
UCT home to SA’s most publicly visible scientists UCT has the most publicly visible scientists in South Africa, writes PhD researcher Marina Joubert in a study published in the South African Journal of Science. 29 Nov 2017
Tuesday, 28 November The latest updates about the situation on campus. 28 Nov 2017
Invest in children for sustainable development The South African Child Gauge 2017, which was released today, explores what the country’s children need to not only survive but also to thrive. 28 Nov 2017
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