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What the new term at UCT will look like
27 Mar 2020
Second term at UCT to resume online on 20 April
As the countrywide lockdown commenced, the University of Cape Town has a better view of how the academic calendar will change at the institution, when the term will restart, and how teaching and learning will take place.
27 Mar 2020
UCT confirms fifth case of COVID-19
In a fifth case of COVID-19 at the University of Cape Town, a student has tested positive for the virus. UCT previously confirmed four other cases – three staff members and a student. Unlike the previous four cases, this case was confirmed in KwaZulu-Natal.
27 Mar 2020
Preparing for online teaching and learning
The declaration of a national lockdown has once again required changes to our planning for teaching and learning at the University of Cape Town (UCT) during the coronavirus pandemic.
26 Mar 2020
Update on available support services
26 Mar 2020
Trials, tribulations – but a degree 10 years later
After 10 years, and having prevailed over many challenges, Paveshan Moodley finally has his degree from UCT.
26 Mar 2020
Supporting students during the national lockdown
DVC Feris addresses students about the support that UCT is providing during the national lockdown to “flatten the curve” of the COVID-19 virus.
26 Mar 2020
Sport and isolation in a time of COVID-19
UCT sports physician and exercise scientist Dr Jeroen Swart talks about isolation and keeping elite athletes on track during the COVID-19 pandemic.
26 Mar 2020
Creating a community of care and support
VC Phakeng calls on the UCT community to be a community of support and care even though we may not be together.
26 Mar 2020
UCT’s operational plan during COVID-19 lockdown
26 Mar 2020
Parenting out-of-school children during COVID-19
To encourage constructive parenting during the time of COVID-19, the World Health Organization and UNICEF – with partners including UCT researchers – have released resources for parents.
26 Mar 2020
Updates from UCT ahead of the lockdown
Ahead of the countrywide COVID-19 lockdown, the University of Cape Town has provided updates on support services available for students and staff during these uncertain times, and on the university’s operational plan during the period.
26 Mar 2020
Child abuse rates rise during school closures - positive parenting encouraged during COVID-19
University of Cape Town (UCT) researchers have partnered with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNICEF) to encourage constructive parenting during COVID-19 – they have released resources for parents during a time where countries across the world including South Africa go under lockdown.
26 Mar 2020
Rethinking policies for the global bio-economy
Reimagining global access and benefit sharing policies can better protect biodiversity and achieve equitable science.
25 Mar 2020
A message from UCT's VC to students and staff during Covid-19
The University of Cape Town Vice-Chancellor, Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng, updates staff and students ahead of the Covid-19 lockdown.
25 Mar 2020
A message from UCT’s VC to parents, guardians and sponsors during Covid-19
Vice-Chancellor Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng updates parents, guardians and sponsors ahead of the Covid-19 lockdown. ’
25 Mar 2020
Lessons from the HIV and AIDS pandemic
What histories of past epidemics show is that the biggest danger during pandemics is not necessarily the causative agents, but how people respond to them.
24 Mar 2020
Republished
Bells (and whistles) for grad organist
Graduation organist Alexios Vicatos is a multi-talented PhD candidate in supramolecular chemistry, a musician and horologist, and a restorer of the Cape Town City Hall’s carillon.
24 Mar 2020
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