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UCT GSB reached its highest ranking to date for customised programmes The latest ranking of customised programmes from the Financial Times shows the UCT GSB is leading in Africa. 31 May 2022
UCT commemorates World Day for Health and Safety at Work UCT hosted a safety showcase to commemorate World Day for Health and Safety at Work. 31 May 2022
Diversity and inclusivity: mainstays of research integrity Research institutions must clearly define and promote inclusivity as cornerstones of research integrity, delegates heard at the opening WCRI plenary. 31 May 2022
Owen A M Lewis (1931–2022): Distinguished teacher, excellent supervisor and UCT Fellow Emeritus Professor Owen Lewis was a distinguished teacher, excellent supervisor and UCT Fellow. 30 May 2022
UCT to introduce Swahili from 2023 Swahili will be taught as an elective language course at the University of Cape Town (UCT) from 2023, with the aim of launching it as a major subject in 2028. Vice-Chancellor Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng made the announcement in her opening address at UCT’s Africa Month panel discussion recently, discussing the role of language and music in liberating and integrating Africa. 30 May 2022
Study finds high history of depression in women with chronic pain A new study by University of Cape Town (UCT) researchers found a 32% prevalence of comorbid pre-existing depression in patients presenting with chronic pain to the Chronic Pain Management Clinic (CPMC) at Groote Schuur Hospital (GSH). This is more than three times higher than the described lifetime prevalence in South Africa of 9.7%. 30 May 2022
UCT to introduce KiSwahili from 2023 UCT will add KiSwahili to its language offerings from 2023, hoping to launch it as a major in 2028, the VC has announced. 27 May 2022
Climate change could wipe out southern yellow-billed hornbills in the Kalahari Desert by 2027 A University of Cape Town (UCT) study set out to investigate the effect of climate change on the breeding success of southern yellow-billed hornbills in the Kalahari Desert found that they could be wiped out by 2027. 26 May 2022
Ground-breaking project to monitor well-being of wildlife using robotics and AI A revolutionary project developed by UCT’s Associate Professor Amir Patel will use robotics and artificial intelligence to accurately monitor the health status of wildlife. 25 May 2022
Minister Pandor delivers public lecture to celebrate Africa Month UCT celebrated Africa Month on 17 May 2022 with a public lecture by Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation. 25 May 2022
Africa Month 2022 During the month of May the University of Cape Town (UCT) celebrated Africa Month and all things Afrikan. 25 May 2022
Pan-Africanism – towards ultimate emancipation On 20 May, UCT’s SRC hosted an Africa Day event to encourage African unity and aid debt clearance for African international students. 25 May 2022
Staff T-shirt handout: Wearing Vision 2030 with pride UCT gave out free branded T-shirts to staff in the week of 23 to 27 May, the slogans underscoring UCT’s Vision 2030. 25 May 2022
Harnessing healthcare in Africa to improve development in the sector In commemoration of Africa Day 2022, the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) hosted a celebration with the theme “The Future of Healthcare in Africa”. The hybrid event featured talks from key figures from Africa’s healthcare sector as well as live performances from some of the continent’s most popular acts. 25 May 2022
UCT will not tolerate behaviour not aligned to our values and vision Chair of UCT Council, Babalwa Ngonyama, writes to the UCT community in response to  reports about allegations of sexual offences linked to the University of Cape Town (UCT) and to persons associated with the university. 24 May 2022 UCT Council
LGBTI activists convene at UCT for 2022 Kopano conference LGBTI activists from across southern Africa have convened for the biennial Kopano conference being held at the Kramer Law Building on middle campus this week. 24 May 2022
Peri-urban living a ‘poisoned chalice’ for city’s caracals Research by University of Cape Town (UCT) PhD graduate Dr Gabriella Leighton and colleagues has shown that organochlorine pollutants along Cape Town’s peri-urban fringes are present in concerningly high concentrations in the body tissue of the city’s caracals (or rooikat). This has potential long-term implications for their health and survival. 24 May 2022
In remembrance: Cynthia O’Connor The UCT Executive team writes to the UCT community about the passing of Ms Cynthia Hilary O’Connor (55). 24 May 2022
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