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UCT’s first-year campus reception programme underway The University of Cape Town’s First-Year Campus Reception (FYCR) programme commenced on Sunday, 28 February 2021, offering new students a warm welcome to the university. 01 Mar 2021
Fine-tuning TB technology UCT researchers are tackling the challenges of capturing and identifying the live tuberculosis bacterium through microbiological and microscopy techniques. 01 Mar 2021
In remembrance: Jean Cleymans The UCT Executive team writes to the UCT community about the passing of Emeritus Professor Jean Cleymans. 01 Mar 2021
Memorial service for UCT's former VC Dr Stuart Saunders - 24 February 2021 The UCT community past and present, family and friends honoured the late Dr Stuart Saunders in a virtual memorial service on 24 February, 2021. 25 Feb 2021
In memoriam: Dr Stuart Saunders (Tribute Video 2) This second tribute video was played during a virtual memorial service on 24 February 2021, and pays homage to his service to UCT the institution and to higher education in South Africa. 25 Feb 2021
In memoriam: Dr Stuart Saunders (Tribute Video 1) This video, played during a virtual memorial service on 24 February 2021, highlights special moments with family members. 25 Feb 2021
Stuart Saunders: Farewell to the ‘king clinician’ On 24 February 2021 UCT hosted an online memorial service for former UCT vice-chancellor Dr Stuart Saunders. 25 Feb 2021
COVID-19 holds lessons for the future of social protection Food security experts in South Africa warned early on that the lockdown instituted to manage the spread of COVID-19 would threaten children’s nutrition. 25 Feb 2021 Republished
Former UCT student activists laud late Saunders as 'equality champion' during dark days of apartheid The University of Cape Town (UCT) hosted an online memorial service for former Vice-Chancellor Dr Stuart Saunders on 24 February. Dr Saunders was a dedicated servant, steward and supporter of UCT. He passed away on Friday morning, 12 February 2021. 25 Feb 2021
UCT’s Energy Systems Research Group weighs in on SA’s nuclear plan UCT’s Energy Systems Research Group submitted their research to NERSA on the proposed procurement of 2 500 MW of new nuclear capacity by Eskom. 25 Feb 2021
UCT’s Energy Systems Research Group weighs in on South Africa’s nuclear plan Nuclear energy will cost the fiscus more, produce fewer jobs and take longer to meet South Africa’s energy needs than other energy options. This was the clear message of the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Energy System Research Group (ESRG) in their submission to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) earlier this month. The group submitted their research as part of a public participation process that gave stakeholders an opportunity to comment on the proposed procurement of 2 500 MW of new nuclear capacity by Eskom. 25 Feb 2021
Comprehensive residence life and orientation programme for 2021 UCT has developed a comprehensive programme to introduce new first-year students to residence life and ensure they thrive in a safe, enabling and healthy environment. 25 Feb 2021
World scientists give a nod to UCT-led study to fill the African genome gap The idea of sequencing the genomes of three million Africans to build a more representative human reference genome is receiving global support, Professor Ambroise Wonkam, director of Genetic Medicine of African Populations (GeneMAP) at the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Division of Human Genetics, has learned after a piece he wrote in the illustrious journal Nature recently. 25 Feb 2021
SMMEs in sub-Saharan Africa hit hard by cybercrimes A recent cybersecurity webinar hosted by UCT’s C3SA saw experts from across Africa sharing their research on SMMEs’ challenges with cybercrimes during COVID-19. 25 Feb 2021
Building expertise through research is the best investment SA can make in its future By not investing in research, we risk allowing foreign firms to mine our geological riches, said UCT VC Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng. 25 Feb 2021 Republished
Three former UCT VCs pay tribute to the late Saunders A mentor who imparted wisdom and offered guidance. A courageous leader who opened doors for many. A man who laid firm grounds for the University of Cape Town (UCT) of today. 24 Feb 2021
‘An enthusiastic champion of the interdisciplinary project’ Professor Deborah Posel, research professor at the University of the Free State and UCT emeritus professor, reflects on Stuart Saunders’ significant impact on the humanities. 24 Feb 2021
Stuart Saunders: ‘a superb leader and mentor, a generous friend and all-round mensch’ Erica Gillard, an academic planning officer at UCT from 1990 to 1999, pays tribute to Dr Stuart Saunders, the former vice-chancellor of the university. 24 Feb 2021
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