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UCT shines at L’Oréal-UNESCO sub-Saharan Africa
Two UCT postgraduate researchers have been awarded grants by the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Sub-Saharan Africa Young Talents Awards.
06 Dec 2019
A chemical attraction
Professor Kelly Chibale talks about the bonds he has formed through his illustrious career which began in an impoverished Zambian township.
05 Dec 2019
Republished
Health Sciences shines spotlight on intimate partner violence
First-year UCT student Uyinene Mrwetyana’s memory is being honoured in a striking campaign against intimate partner violence by the Faculty of Health Sciences.
05 Dec 2019
SA’s new Water and Sanitation Master Plan
UCT’s Kevin Winter considers what universities can do to help realise the goals of South Africa’s new Water and Sanitation Master Plan.
05 Dec 2019
UCT student makes history in genetics
UCT student Malebo Malope made history as the first black genetics counsellor in South Africa.
04 Dec 2019
Republished
Taking action against GBV
VC Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng writes to the UCT community about taking constructive action against GBV.
04 Dec 2019
SA a world leader in HIV research
A new report charting global trends in HIV/AIDS research identified SA as a global leader in the field, with UCT rated as the most influential institution.
04 Dec 2019
Big win for exceptional transformation team
Meet the winners of the 2019 Vice-Chancellor’s Transformation Award 2019.
03 Dec 2019
Creating inclusivity through art
The Creative Change Laboratory at UCT uses creative methods to collaborate with, enable and empower marginalised youth in Cape Town.
03 Dec 2019
Honorary doctorate for retiring Prof Ntsebeza
In recognition of his outstanding research, the University of Leiden will be presenting Professor Lungisile Ntsebeza with an honorary doctorate in early 2020.
03 Dec 2019
Your excellence bolsters the UCT community
VC Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng writes to the UCT community about the UCT Annual Awards.
03 Dec 2019
University staff sparkle at the 2019 UCT Annual Awards
The University of Cape Town (UCT) community was celebrated at the 2019 UCT Annual Awards in Cape Town on 28 November 2019. The university honoured the outstanding contributions of professional, administrative support and service staff (PASS), as well as its academic staff.
02 Dec 2019
First Khoekhoegowab language course cohort honoured
Seventy-seven students completed UCT’s inaugural Khoekhoegowab language short course, receiving their certificates of completion on Friday, 29 November.
02 Dec 2019
A joyous communal celebration of staff
The UCT Annual Awards 2019 celebrated the achievements and milestones of a multitude of UCT staff at a scintillating function held on 28 November.
02 Dec 2019
Farewell to Dr Marilet Sienaert: ED Research
VC Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng writes to the UCT community about the retirement of the ED of Research, Dr Marilet Sienaert.
02 Dec 2019
Anatomy of a transformation
Transforming an entire academic section – staff, curriculum, texts and culture – takes an exceptional team with big vision. Meet the winners of the 2019 Vice-Chancellor’s Transformation Award.
02 Dec 2019
A career built by and for the people
When reflecting on her two-decade career at UCT, retiring Executive Director of Research, Dr Marilet Sienaert, says it is all about the people.
02 Dec 2019
Climate change adaptation: people first
An international collaborative project, co-led by UCT, investigated the ways people living in semi-arid regions adapt to a changing climate.
02 Dec 2019
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