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First certified foundational Khoekhoegowab course for SA
UCT’s first online foundational Khoekhoegowab course will strengthen the intergenerational transmission of this highly endangered indigenous language.
21 Dec 2020
In remembrance: Abir Botes
The UCT Executive team writes to the UCT community about the passing of Mrs Abir Botes (46).
21 Dec 2020
Highlights from 2020
As we look back on 2020, we celebrate some of the stories that were popular with readers of the UCT News website during the year.
21 Dec 2020
Medical students rise to the challenge of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic provided a unique opportunity for more than 100 senior medical students to take on prescribed electives, or ‘selectives’, and to assist the Western Cape provincial response.
19 Dec 2020
Childcare support for low-income employed mothers found wanting in SA
Women have had to simultaneously wear the titles of mother, caregiver and breadwinner for many years in South Africa without any recognition. But how do low-income employed mothers navigate care strategies for their young children?
18 Dec 2020
What you need to know about coming to UCT in 2021
DVC Prof Loretta Feris writes to the UCT community about the university’s planned approach to physically distanced learning in 2021.
18 Dec 2020
UCT VC among Times Higher Education’s 10 People of the Year
University of Cape Town Vice-Chancellor Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng has been named among the Times Higher Education’s 10 People of the Year.
18 Dec 2020
UCT VC among Times Higher Education’s 10 People of the Year
University of Cape Town Vice-Chancellor Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng has been named among the Times Higher Education (THE)’s 10 People of the Year.
18 Dec 2020
Unpacking COVID-19 in an African context
A group of researchers, including the UCT GSB’s Prof Ralph Hamann, recently published a paper that analyses the initial impacts of COVID-19 in Africa.
17 Dec 2020
Academic year 2021 and other updates
17 Dec 2020
Academic year 2021 and other updates
17 Dec 2020
Amplifying the voices of women struggle heroes
UCT's Janie Cole and UCT Libraries Special Collections have joined forces to build a rare collection of filmed oral testimonies, music and personal documents by former female political prisoners and prison guards.
17 Dec 2020
Three UCT scientists included in Highly Cited Researchers list for 2020
Three University of Cape Town (UCT) scientists, Emeritus Professor William Bond, Professor Dan Stein and Professor Vicki Lambert, have been included in the Highly Cited Researchers (HCR) list for 2020.
17 Dec 2020
UCT honours graduates on virtual stage
UCT celebrated its December graduate cohort during a virtual celebration on 15 December.
17 Dec 2020
UCT PhD candidates recognised for research excellence
Two UCT PhD candidates are recipients of the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Sub-Saharan Africa Young Talent Awards.
17 Dec 2020
A message from PhD graduate Julius Okello
Julius Okello, a former Ugandan child soldier forced into a civil war at the age of nine, graduated with a PhD from UCT on 15 December 2020.
15 Dec 2020
A message from PhD graduate Takunda Chitaka
For Takunda Chitaka, graduation means a moment to reflect on the journey that she’s been on; the hard work, determination and dedication that have led her to where she is.
15 Dec 2020
A message from PhD graduate Tabeth Masengu
Graduating, especially as the first joint doctoral candidate in UCT’s Faculty of Law, is a triumph, says Tabeth Masengu.
15 Dec 2020
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