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Graduation December 2021
We congratulate the December 2021 graduates on their academic success during exceptionally challenging times.
13 Dec 2021
Motsepe Foundation opens doors for graduands with fee debt
Funding from the Motsepe Foundation has helped UCT graduands settle their fee accounts so that they can graduate and play their part in nation building.
10 Dec 2021
UCT researchers among most cited in the world
Three UCT researchers are among the world’s most cited, according to the latest list published by Clarivate Analytics.
10 Dec 2021
Chancellor’s Installation and Inaugural Address
UCT installed Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe as its sixth Chancellor on Friday, 10 December 2021.
10 Dec 2021
A decade of studying earns a UCT medical student a PhD before his medical degree
Through UCT’s Clinician-Scientist Training Programme, medical student Timothy de Wet will graduate with a PhD in December 2021 – ahead of his medical degree in 2022.
10 Dec 2021
An announcement about our Learning Platforms Update Project
Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng writes to the UCT community about the Learning Platforms Update Project.
09 Dec 2021
Report on the UCT Council meeting of 4 December 2021
Chair of Council, Babalwa Ngonyama, writes to the UCT community about decisions made at Council’s recent meeting.
09 Dec 2021
UCT Council
Never give up on your dream
No two academic journeys are alike and staying the course, despite life’s proverbial curveballs, requires tenacity and an unshakeable resolve to achieve.
09 Dec 2021
UCT to host official Chancellor’s Installation and media conversation session
The University of Cape Town (UCT) will host the official Chancellor’s Installation ceremony for Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe, who is the sixth chancellor and the second black woman to occupy this role at the institution.
09 Dec 2021
‘Phygital’ Summer School: innovation and learning outside UCT’s walls
Taking the university’s resources to the people and co-creating new courses with broader public appeal has seen the Summer School pivot to create “education everywhere”.
09 Dec 2021
Only 40% of Africans want COVID-19 jabs to be mandatory, study finds
COVID-19 mandatory vaccination could potentially accelerate vaccine uptake and the attainment of herd immunity, but a new study has found that only 40% of Africans support the idea.
09 Dec 2021
‘No intention of losing my cattle’ – graduand on hard times in a foreign country
Alone and cut off from his home in Namibia, EBE graduand Shade Muluti grappled with the effects of COVID-19 on his studies and family circle.
09 Dec 2021
UCT to host official Chancellor’s Installation ceremony
Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng invites the UCT community to celebrate the official installation ceremony for UCT’s sixth chancellor.
08 Dec 2021
Baxter Theatre recognised with Transformation award
“I don’t think change can happen without disruption,” said Lara Foot, the chief executive and artistic director of the Baxter Theatre Centre. “But somehow, in the theatre, you can disrupt minds and disrupt thinking while bringing about an empathy and an understanding as well.”
08 Dec 2021
Amend laws to help civil society challenge poor governance in SOEs
Julieth Gudo’s PhD thesis shows how law amendments can bolster civil society organisations when challenging the poor governance of SOEs.
08 Dec 2021
‘Failing doesn’t define you’
Aamirah Sonday’s approach to speed bumps in the road to success, belief in the power of perseverance and desire to help those who are less fortunate make her a true inspiration.
08 Dec 2021
Honorary doctorate for Johaar Mosaval
Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng writes to the UCT community about the Honorary doctorate for Johaar Mosaval.
07 Dec 2021
Over 250 staff celebrated at UCT Annual Awards
More than 250 University of Cape Town (UCT) staff members were recognised and celebrated for their contribution to the university’s high standards of service, education and research at the UCT Annual Awards.
07 Dec 2021
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