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Rebuilding what was lost – reflections on UCT’s Jagger Library
UCT reflects on the campus fires that happened a year ago and its effect on the UCT Jagger Library.
29 Apr 2022
UCT’s Lung Institute launches mobile TB diagnosis clinic
UCT’s Lung Institute in partnership with Novartis and the Department of Health launched a mobile TB diagnosis clinic on Monday, 19 April 2022.
29 Apr 2022
Francis Wilson (1939–2022): Visionary scholar with mud on his boots
Emeritus Professor Francis Wilson (1939–2022), founder of SALDRU, died on 24 April aged 82, leaving an indelible mark on UCT – and on many lives.
29 Apr 2022
Changes in UCT’s Leadership Lekgotla
Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng writes to the UCT community about some important and exciting changes related to positions in the Leadership Lekgotla, at the University of Cape Town (UCT) both temporarily and permanently.
29 Apr 2022
A fully isolated dwarf galaxy unexpectedly affected by ram pressure
Dwarf galaxies are known to be pristine probes of the early Universe, especially when they are isolated and not interacting with massive galaxies. Observations with the MeerKAT radio telescope of WLM, an archetype of such a galaxy, have revealed its strong interaction with the intergalactic medium.
29 Apr 2022
SA healthcare workers lack critical knowledge on new ARV
Briony Chisholm, a PhD student at UCT is committed to helping healthcare workers understand the antiretroviral drug, dolutegravir.
29 Apr 2022
UCT mourns the passing of economics doyen, Emeritus Professor Wilson
The University of Cape Town (UCT) is in deep mourning following the passing of Emeritus Professor Francis Wilson on 24 April 2022. He was the founder of the Southern Africa Labour and Development Research Unit (SALDRU).
29 Apr 2022
Tribute to Francis Wilson (and Dudley Horner)
Debbie Budlender, a former deputy chair of Council, pays tribute to Emeritus Professor Francis Wilson.
29 Apr 2022
Francis Wilson: A heart on fire, with a mind on ice
Emeritus Professor Francis Wilson, the renowned founder of SALDRU, has died at the age of 82.
29 Apr 2022
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UCT mourns the passing of economics doyen, Emeritus Professor Wilson
The University of Cape Town (UCT) is in deep mourning following the passing of Emeritus Professor Francis Wilson on 24 April 2022. He was the founder of the Southern Africa Labour and Development Research Unit (SALDRU).
28 Apr 2022
UCT mourns the passing of economics doyen, Emeritus Professor Wilson
The University of Cape Town (UCT) is in deep mourning following the passing of Emeritus Professor Francis Wilson on 24 April 2022. He was the founder of the Southern Africa Labour and Development Research Unit (SALDRU).
28 Apr 2022
UCT mourns the passing of economics doyen, Emeritus Professor Wilson
The University of Cape Town (UCT) is in deep mourning following the passing of Emeritus Professor Francis Wilson on 24 April 2022. He was the founder of the Southern Africa Labour and Development Research Unit (SALDRU).
28 Apr 2022
Satellite centre to fast-track new antibiotics discovery as drug resistance rises
By joining forces, UCT’s H3D Centre and Johnson & Johnson hope to develop new drugs to counter rising antimicrobial resistance, now listed among the WHO’s top 10 priorities.
28 Apr 2022
Son of Africa, we salute you
Former UCT Vice Chancellor Dr Mamphela Ramphele pays tribute to Emeritus Professor Francis Wilson.
28 Apr 2022
UCT in top 1.4% of universities worldwide
The University of Cape Town (UCT) is the best university on the continent and 270th worldwide, according to the 2022-23 edition of the Global 2000 list from the latest Center for World University Rankings (CWUR).
28 Apr 2022
UCT alumna handpicked to present at global climate summit
UCT alumna Tyler Booth has been selected to deliver a talk at the second annual FP Virtual Climate Summit this week.
28 Apr 2022
‘Of Smoke & Ash’ exhibition a visceral reminder of loss – and hope
The ‘Of Smoke and Ash’ memorial exhibition at UCT’s Michaelis Galleries marks a year since the fire that destroyed the Jagger Reading Room and valuable archives.
28 Apr 2022
VC celebrates UCT’s April babies
Vice-Chancellor Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng hosted a celebratory lunch at Glenara for a handful of UCT staff who celebrated their birthdays in April.
28 Apr 2022
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