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‘Climate Frontiers’ podcast: Connecting science and society UCT’s Climate System Analysis Group presents a podcast series exploring the latest thinking, approaches and debates in climate science. 30 Jul 2021
Miss South Africa 2020 among inspirational speakers at UCT’s virtual Women’s Day event Miss South Africa 2020, Shudufhadzo Musida, will be among accomplished and inspirational women on the University of Cape Town’s programme for the virtual Women’s Day event under the theme, ‘Social responsiveness and internationalisation’. 30 Jul 2021
Transport to the dedicated UCT vaccination site in Pinelands Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng writes that UCT staff members who are 35+ years old about arrangements to receive their first dose of the vaccine with little or no queuing. 30 Jul 2021
Virtual Womxn’s Day celebration event Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng writes to the UCT community to announce a virtual Women’s Day event under the theme, ‘Social responsiveness and internationalisation’. 30 Jul 2021
It’s time for Africa to ‘roll up its sleeves and take action’ Strategic cooperation that leads to effective implementation is what Africa needs to shape the future we want and avoid the one we don’t. 30 Jul 2021 Republished
UCT joins forces with NASA for biodiversity survey Regarded as one of the most biodiverse areas on the planet, South Africa’s Greater Cape Floristic Region is set to be the subject of a first-of-its-kind biodiversity survey conducted by NASA. 29 Jul 2021
Help at hand: Alumni campaign launched to support GBV survivors UCT has called on its alumni around the world to support Alumni in Action, a new campaign to assist survivors of gender based violence on campus. 29 Jul 2021
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: ‘Theory, a kind of idolatry’ A discussion that explored the “idolatry of theory: a defence of storytelling”, took centre stage during the second University of Cape Town (UCT) Vice-Chancellor’s (VC) Open Lecture for the year on Wednesday, 28 July. 29 Jul 2021
Update on UCT vaccination opportunities UCT staff members who are 35 years and older are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccination at ALL provincial Department of Health sites. 29 Jul 2021
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: ‘Theory, a kind of idolatry’ Internationally acclaimed author and renowned feminist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie delivered the second UCT VC’s Open Lecture for the year. 29 Jul 2021
UCT Vice-Chancellor’s Open Lecture by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie On 28 July, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie delivered the second virtual UCT Vice-Chancellor’s Open Lecture for 2021. 28 Jul 2021
Theory, a kind of idolatry Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie delivered the second Vice-Chancellor’s Open Lecture for 2021 on Wednesday, 28 July 2021. 28 Jul 2021
COVID-19 vaccination roll-out and other updates University of Cape Town (UCT) staff members who are 35 years and older are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccination at all provincial Department of Health sites. 28 Jul 2021
UCT drug discovery trailblazer honoured among innovative black biotech leaders Professor Kelly Chibale, the founder and director of the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Drug Discovery and Development Centre (H3D), has been named among 22 rising black biotech leaders in the Timmerman Report , published in the United States (US). Professor Chibale is the only Africa‑based scientist included in the group. 28 Jul 2021
In remembrance: Tahir Mukaddam The UCT Executive team writes to the UCT community about the passing of Mr Tahir Mukaddam (31). 28 Jul 2021 Covid-19
UCT student chosen for Talloires Network Steering Committee UCT student Rowyn Naidoo is one of only two student representatives chosen for the Talloires Network of Engaged Universities’ Steering Committee. 28 Jul 2021
VC to share academic success tips in webinar On 29 July Vice-Chancellor Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng will shares tips for academic success during a webinar for UCT students. 28 Jul 2021
Implementation of the Disciplinary Policy and the Policy Addressing Bullying COO Dr Reno Morar writes to UCT staff about important HR policies approved by Council. 28 Jul 2021
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