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UCT climbs social media rankings UCT has climbed 11 positions to 57 in the World 100 Reputation Network’s Twitter Engagement rankings for the fourth quarter of 2018. 15 Feb 2019
New dinosaur discovered in Mongolia Scientists have found new species of oviraptorosaur in Mongolia. The incomplete skeleton was likely of a baby dinosaur. 15 Feb 2019
Love is … UCT students and staff tell UCT News what love means to them this Valentine’s Day. 14 Feb 2019
UCT campus talks love This Valentine’s Day, UCT staff and students share their thoughts and feelings on the meaning of love. 14 Feb 2019
UCT's Mandela School introduces Professor Ismail as Director Designate The Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance prepares to enter a new and exciting phase of its development in 2019 following the appointment of Professor Faizel Ismael as Director. There will be a few months transition between current Director Professor Alan Hirsch and Professor Ismail, before handover in July 2019. 14 Feb 2019
ICA launches SA’s first live art book UCT’s Institute for Creative Arts launches its highly-anticipated book on live art in South Africa on Saturday, 16 February, at Hiddingh Campus. 13 Feb 2019
Balance key to two-in-one degree Balance was key to UCT’s Nicola Steinhaus graduating with both a bachelor’s and master’s degree concurrently. 13 Feb 2019
Dual degree was ‘a juggling act’ With diligence and perseverance, UCT student Kira Düsterwald simultaneously graduated with her degree in medicine and her masterʼs in neuroscience. 13 Feb 2019
SONA: ‘Stale’ approach to tackling crime President Cyril Ramaphosa’s crime prevention strategies announced at SONA are “stale”, and unlikely to yield positive results, says Safety and Violence Initiative director Guy Lamb. 13 Feb 2019 Republished
Top UCT role for SA’s star trade negotiator South Africa’s top trade negotiator Professor Faizel Ismail is the new director designate of UCT’s Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance. 13 Feb 2019
UCT's Institute for Creative Arts launches first book on live art in the country The Institute for Creative Arts (ICA), an interdisciplinary institute at the University of Cape Town's (UCT) Faculty of Humanities, kickstarts its rich programme for 2019 with the launch of its highly anticipated new book, Acts of Transgression: Contemporary Live Art in South Africa - the first book on live art in the country - on Saturday, 16 February at UCT's Hiddingh Campus. 13 Feb 2019
UCT executive committed to addressing legitimate student issues The University of Cape Town executive recognises the importance of issues that have been raised by the Student Representative Council (SRC). 13 Feb 2019
Fynbos, fire and the future Fire is essential for fynbos, with many species dependent on it for procreation. But what is the likely impact in the climate change scenario? 12 Feb 2019
Vice-Chancellor’s message to the university community as the academic year starts Vice-Chancellor Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng greets the UCT community at the start of the first term. 12 Feb 2019
Deputy Vice-Chancellor welcomes first years Deputy VC Professor Loretta Feris greets freshers with news about UCT’s student services. 12 Feb 2019
IEC voter drive and other updates 12 Feb 2019
Fleur du Cap nominees UCT is celebrating the nomination of 12 of its students, staff and alumni for recognition at the 54th Annual Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards. 12 Feb 2019
How a rock and gold-plated watch swayed a research career UCT Professor Aubrey Mainza’s notable and developing research career has focused on improving the efficiency mining operations around the world. 12 Feb 2019
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