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Trending and topical: Summer School 2018 is here Summer School 2018 has its finger placed firmly on the pulse. The annual public education programme (which offers short courses for non-degree purposes) includes a session each with investigative journalist Jacques Pauw, founding member of Umkhonto we Sizwe Ronnie Kasrils and former top-ranking government official in Nelson Mandela Bay, Crispian Olver. Each will speak to their recently released books, which present damning indictments of the political status quo. 19 Dec 2017
Rare NRF P rating awarded to Alistair Price A prestigious and extremely rare National Research Foundation P rating has been awarded to Dr Alistair Price for his ongoing research on intersections between private law, public law and human rights. 18 Dec 2017
Access to mobile phones won’t magically fix youth unemployment in Africa For some, the mobile phone revolution has produced new work opportunities. Many in the international development community view technology as a possible panacea for Africa’s youth unemployment crisis. 18 Dec 2017
New NRF A rating for Keertan Dheda In recognition of his excellent contributions to the field of pulmonology – with a specific focus on tuberculosis (TB) – Professor Keertan Dheda, head of the Division of Pulmonology at the University of Cape Town, has been awarded an A rating by the NRF. 15 Dec 2017
Response to SRC on deferred exam applications and other updates 15 Dec 2017
Trending and topical: Summer School is here From state capture to art inspired by wartime, the 2018 Summer School programme is as diverse as it is enriching. 15 Dec 2017
Tours of the universe now available The Iziko Planetarium and Digital Dome invites you to see astronomy data visualisations on their digital dome and hear about astronomical research in Cape Town. 15 Dec 2017
Universities announce an inflation-linked adjustment to 2018 tuition-linked income Universities South Africa (USAf) has released a statement on inflation linked fee increases for 2018. 14 Dec 2017
Creativity key to ensuring energy supply Associate Professor Adeniyi Isafiade, one of five recipients of the 2017 Claude Leon Award, has been recognised for his work in energy supply networks. 14 Dec 2017
High number of doctoral and Master's graduates at UCT graduation ceremonies The University of Cape Town (UCT) will cap approximately 480 doctoral and Master's graduands at the 3 ceremonies scheduled to take place on Wednesday, 20 December 2017 in the Memorial Hall. 14 Dec 2017
UCT wins big at MACE awards UCT was presented with 16 awards at the annual MACE Excellence Awards, which celebrates excellence in the fields of marketing, advancement and communication. 13 Dec 2017
UCT's new study provides insight into nitrogen pollution in False Bay Despite a wealth of research on False Bay, little is known about the chemical make-up of its water, how this varies seasonally and how its vigorous circulation prevents stagnation. But a new study by UCT oceanographer Assistant Professor Sarah Fawcett on nitrogen pollution in the country's biggest natural bay hopes to change that. 13 Dec 2017
Hard work is the foundation of his success Beating the odds, battling depression and losing a bursary, to still come out on top: a candidate engineer shares his secret to success. 12 Dec 2017 Republished
New study on nitrogen pollution in False Bay Despite the wealth of research, little is known about the chemical make-up of False Bay’s water, how this varies seasonally and how its circulation prevents stagnation. 12 Dec 2017
UCT’s environmental game changers A UCT Construction Economics and Management honours team clinched first and second prizes at the recent Greenovate Awards. UCT also won the new engineering category. 11 Dec 2017
New appointments: DVCs and deans VC Dr Max Price writes to the university community about the appointments of DVCs and deans. 11 Dec 2017
UCT announces senior appointments The University of Cape Town has announced a number of appointments at senior leadership level. These include the appointment of Professor Lis Lange as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Teaching and Learning, with effect from 1 February 2018. 11 Dec 2017
In remembrance: Nkosinathi Nkomo VC Dr Max Price writes to the UCT community about the death of a student. 08 Dec 2017
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