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UCT engineer awarded ‘science Oscar’ for capacity development UCT's Associate Professor Abimbola Windapo was one of the recipients of a prestigious National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF)–South32 award during a virtual event.  31 Jul 2020
Queering Praxis: the fourth transformation think space “Queering Praxis” is the title and focus of the OIC’s fourth Transformation, Inclusion and Diversity Think Space, which is being hosted on 7 August. 31 Jul 2020
Vision 2030: virtual staff engagements roll out A series of six virtual engagements with staff has begun to introduce UCT’s proposed Vision 2030 to the university community. 31 Jul 2020
Language innovation during a pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic reveals how language innovation serves to record our hopes, but also our fragility in the face of bigger forces in the universe. 31 Jul 2020 Republished
Vision 2030: a community journey towards a new vision for UCT We have already invited many of you to take the first steps with us on a journey that will see the creation of a new strategy for our institution. 31 Jul 2020
Volunteers push back against pandemic with multi-pronged partnership A sense of solidarity propelled communities into new partnerships, to contribute to the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Volunteers at the University of Cape Town (UCT) are no exception. Tapping into their expertise and deep experience by working together, they have committed to supporting the national effort, says the Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine (IDM) director Professor Val Mizrahi. 31 Jul 2020
UCT-led programme responds to critical need for youth support A programme led by the UCT’s Southern Africa Labour and Development Research Unit is providing the basis for the implementation of an intervention to support South African youth who are not in employment, education or training. 31 Jul 2020
Record attendance for Virtual Strings 2020 conference The international Virtual Strings 2020 conference hosted by UCT marked three milestones, with significant ramifications for international research conferences and sustainability. 30 Jul 2020
UCT-led programme responds to critical need for youth support The Basic Package of Support programme responds to the many challenges faced by South Africa’s youth and is led by UCT’s SALDRU. 30 Jul 2020
10 learnings about international student mobility in and after the pandemic Shaping the future of undergraduate mobility is essential for students and universities that both thrive from international experiences. 30 Jul 2020
Domestic cats impact Cape Town conservation areas New research published this week in the journal of Global Ecology and Conservation shows that Cape Town’s domestic cats are killing far more animals than previously realised – more than five times the number of animals they bring home. The research highlights the need to address the impact of cat predation on Cape Town’s wildlife, particularly near protected areas such as the Table Mountain National Park. 30 Jul 2020
Groote Schuur Hospital and UCT contributing to global COVID-19 intensive care study Groote Schuur Hospital and UCT have joined a global alliance of clinicians and scientists dedicated to sharing clinical insights and using cutting edge technology to find more effective treatments for the most critically ill COVID-19 patients. 30 Jul 2020
Socially Responsive Course Development Grants DVC Prof Loretta Feris writes to UCT staff about applications for the Socially Responsive Course Development Grants. 29 Jul 2020
The shifting shape of the COVID-19 frontline The COVID-19 frontline has shifted from a purely medical interface to include less-defined community spaces as community networks confront the pandemic’s social and economic fallout. 29 Jul 2020
Completing the academic year and other updates 29 Jul 2020
Completing the academic year and other updates 29 Jul 2020
Fostering community through technology UCT’s Information and Communication Technology Services uses Microsoft Teams to boost staff morale and maintain a sense of community while colleagues remain physically distanced. 29 Jul 2020
In remembrance: Nceba Ntloko The UCT Executive team writes to the UCT community about the passing of Mr Nceba Ntloko. 29 Jul 2020 Covid-19
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