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The Baxter is back with a benefit fundraiser
Championed by UCT’s vice-chancellor, Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng, a new production celebrates the Baxter’s return to opening its doors under lockdown Level 1.
21 Oct 2020
Invitations to the annual research symposium and research function
Professor Sue Harrison writes to staff and postgraduate students about the annual research symposium and research function.
20 Oct 2020
New UCT Irma Stern Museum website supports art education nationally
The recently launched University of Cape Town (UCT) Irma Stern Museum (ISM) website enables the public to virtually ‘visit’ the museum as the COVID-19 pandemic continues while also supporting teaching and learning in South African schools.
20 Oct 2020
Trojan Horse Massacre: 35 years on
Tuesday, 15 October 1985. A joint task force, organised by the National Joint Operational Centre (JOC), sent a decoy truck into Athlone, Cape Town.
20 Oct 2020
COVID-19 multitool opens communal doors, taps - minimises surface contamination
A novel multitool designed by a University of Cape Town (UCT) electrical engineering team will make opening doors and taps much safer for communities who rely on communal facilities but are wary of COVID-19 contaminating public surfaces.A novel multitool designed by a University of Cape Town (UCT) electrical engineering team will make opening doors and taps much safer for communities who rely on communal facilities but are wary of COVID-19 contaminating public surfaces.
20 Oct 2020
Resignation of Dean of Commerce
VC Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng writes to the UCT community to notify them that the Dean of Commerce, Professor Linda Ronnie, has asked to be released from her role as dean. She has indicated that she wishes to return to her academic role.
20 Oct 2020
UCT boasts three new African Academy of Sciences fellows
The African Academy of Sciences has elected three UCT academics as fellows for their significant contributions to the advancement of science in Africa.
19 Oct 2020
In remembrance: Dr Gabi de Bie
The UCT Executive team writes to the UCT community about the passing of Dr Gabi de Bie.
19 Oct 2020
‘UCT taught me resilience’
Reflecting on three decades at UCT, Rosina Court said that she is grateful for the opportunities that arose from her time at the university.
19 Oct 2020
National physical activity policy for COVID-19 and beyond
COVID-19 has highlighted the need for a multi-faceted national plan for physical activity to underpin the country’s health development.
19 Oct 2020
UCT Vice-Chancellor’s Open Lecture by UN Deputy Secretary General Amina J Mohammed
On 14 October, Her Excellency Ms Amina J Mohammed delivered the third virtual UCT Vice-Chancellor’s Open Lecture for 2020.
16 Oct 2020
UCT’s special online staff assembly
On Tuesday, 13 September, UCT Vice-Chancellor Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng hosted a staff online assembly.
16 Oct 2020
Commemorating the 35th anniversary of the Trojan Horse Massacres
As South Africa remembers the tragedy of 15 and 16 October 1985, four members of the UCT community reflect on what happened.
16 Oct 2020
Interactive website tracks SA’s post-school qualifications
Siyaphambili, a project in UCTʼs Southern Africa Labour and Development Research Unit, has launched an interactive website to help track South Africa’s post-school qualification scores.
16 Oct 2020
Mobile app for UCT’s Jammie Shuttle
Users of the Jammie Shuttle mobile app can now access the campus bus serviceʼs schedules and other information at a click of a button.
16 Oct 2020
Trojan Horse Massacres: ‘It’s like it never happened’
Three prominent members of the UCT community reflect on the Trojan Horse Massacres and the tragic events that unfolded 35 years ago.
16 Oct 2020
Visit the Irma Stern Museum on its new website
Closed since lockdown began, the Irma Stern Museum has launched a new website to allow fans, old and new, to enjoy the museum online.
16 Oct 2020
Our COVID-19 pandemic – let’s stand together and not drop our guard
COO Dr Reno Morar writes to the UCT community about a recent increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in and around the university.
16 Oct 2020
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