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Report on the UCT Council meeting of 16 October 2021 Chair of Council, Babalwa Ngonyama, writes to the UCT community about decisions made at Council’s recent meeting. 21 Oct 2021
Research on campus and our research symposium Professor Sue Harrison writes to UCT staff about research on campus and the research symposium. 21 Oct 2021
Scholars develop globally applicable ethical guidelines for ancient DNA research The rapid growth of ancient DNA research and its impact on archaeology and other fields has prompted calls for developing ethical standards to govern such research . 21 Oct 2021
New inductees to the College of Fellows Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng writes to the UCT community about the new members of the College of Fellows. 21 Oct 2021
Feedback on vaccination proposal and other updates The University of Cape Town (UCT) Council approved in-principle a proposal on COVID-19 vaccination as condition of campus access. 20 Oct 2021
Feedback on vaccination proposal and other updates The University of Cape Town (UCT) Council approved in-principle a proposal on COVID-19 vaccination as condition of campus access. 20 Oct 2021
UCT ranks among top 20 emerging economy universities The University of Cape Town ranks 16th worldwide (tied with Taipei Medical University, Taiwan) among universities in countries with emerging economies, according to the 2022 Times Higher Education (THE) Emerging Economies University Rankings. 20 Oct 2021
UCT’s Department of English Language and Literature launches The Writers’ Seminar Acclaimed South African writer Damon Galgut will be the first guest in a new series of seminars hosted by the Department of English Language and Literature at UCT. 20 Oct 2021
Road impacts on ecosystems in sub-Saharan Africa A new study by researchers from IIASA and UCT set out to analyse the impacts past road projects in the region have had on ecosystems inside and outside protected areas across sub-Saharan Africa. 20 Oct 2021
UCT Council approves in-principle a proposal on vaccination as condition of campus access The University of Cape Town (UCT) Council has approved in-principle, to take effect as from 1 January 2022, a proposal requiring that all staff (as a condition of being able to perform their duties) and students (as a condition of registration) provide acceptable proof of having been vaccinated against COVID-19. 20 Oct 2021
UCT Council approves in-principle a proposal on vaccination as condition of campus access Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng writes to the UCT community with an update about discussions related to a vaccination policy. 20 Oct 2021
Initial plans for the 2022 academic year Associate Professor Lis Lange writes to UCT staff about the initial plans for the 2022 academic year. 19 Oct 2021
Student engagement session: UCT mandatory vaccinations UCT hosted a student information and discussion session about the proposed vaccination policy for staff and students at the university. 19 Oct 2021
Staff engagement session: UCT mandatory vaccinations UCT hosted a staff information and discussion session on the university’s mandatory vaccination requirements for staff and students. 19 Oct 2021
Faculty of Health Sciences commemorates Pride Month with diverse voices The Faculty of Health Sciences is observing Pride Month, which included an online event aimed at highlighting issues faced by LGBTQIA+ people. 19 Oct 2021
In remembrance: Mzwabantu Qhalo The UCT Executive team writes to the UCT community about the passing of Mr Mzwabantu Qhalo (41). 19 Oct 2021
Seabirds accumulate harmful chemicals in their bodies from eating plastic A new study by an international team of scientists on plastic pollution, and its associated impacts on marine fauna due to chemical contamination, found that many seabirds are likely to accumulate harmful chemicals directly from eating plastic. 19 Oct 2021
Robotic surgery: African-first at Groote Schuur On 13 October Groote Schuur Hospital unveiled a new Da Vinci Xi robot, becoming the first public-sector hospital in Africa to possess the system. 19 Oct 2021
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