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UCT breathes LIFE into ventilator solution UCT is part of a nationwide project to develop a local ventilator that has been authorised for rollout across South Africa. 28 Jul 2020
SA’s magistracy under the spotlight A study by UCT’s Democratic Governance and Rights Unit has found that South African magistrates are stressed, overworked and fear for their safety daily. 28 Jul 2020
In remembrance: Thembeka Fihla The UCT Executive team writes to the UCT community about the passing of Mrs Thembeka Fihla. 28 Jul 2020 Covid-19
Children, pests and poisons: a toxic layering A nexus of pests, poisons and parents protecting their children and homes, and how a health–humanities research project led the way to finding solutions. 27 Jul 2020
Guidelines on completing 2020 academic year Associate Professor Lis Lange writes to students with guideines for completing the academic year. 27 Jul 2020
Call for applications: UCT Teaching Innovation Grant Associate Professor Lis Lange writes to staff about the UCT Teaching Innovation Grant. 27 Jul 2020
UCT to finish 2020 academic year through remote teaching In consultation with faculties and with student representatives, the University of Cape Town executive has decided to finish the 2020 academic year through remote teaching. This decision, which implies a change in the academic calendar, has been approved by Senate and Council. 27 Jul 2020
Appointment of executive director: research VC Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng writes to the UCT community about the appointment of the executive director for research. 27 Jul 2020
Modelling a pandemic on scarce data and unknowns The South African Covid-19 Modelling team is trying to better understand and predict the behaviour of the COVID-19 pandemic to prevent dramatic increases in mortality. 24 Jul 2020 Republished
Rushdu Atala: South Africa’s first aviator of colour A new article published by African studies scholar Dr Halim Gençoğlu reveals a tantalising story about the country’s first aviator of colour, Rushdu Atala. 24 Jul 2020
UCT’s Epic Job Expo is here UCT’s Careers Service will host the annual Epic Job Expo on Wednesday, 5 August 2020, offering students an opportunity to connect with potential employers. 24 Jul 2020
COVID-19 info for Africa by Africans Two UCT alumni have established a special non-profit research organisation to keep the continent informed about the COVID-19 pandemic. 23 Jul 2020
TB Davie Memorial Lecture and other updates 22 Jul 2020
In remembrance: Nodidi Qumbela The UCT Executive team writes to the UCT community about the passing of Ms Nodidi Qumbela. 22 Jul 2020 Covid-19
Internationally acclaimed UCT musician retraces trading history through song A three-part musical by internationally renowned UCT composer, cellist, and cultural thinker Dr Thokozani Mhlambi will be virtually staged from the Baxter Theatre on Thursday, 23 July 2020 at 20:00. 22 Jul 2020
Update from Council on recent developments Chair of Council, Babalwa Ngonyama, writes to the UCT community with an update on recent developments. 21 Jul 2020 UCT Council
Update on external audit for purchasing cards VC Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng writes to UCT staff about the external audit on purchasing cards. 21 Jul 2020
Three ways to secure the ocean’s survival Humanity must change its relationship with the ocean to stave off a complete collapse of the marine environment and resources, says a new paper in Nature Communications. 21 Jul 2020
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