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New book provides a unique way to engage with climate change
ACDI and UCT researcher Chris Trisos, along with some colleagues, released a book version of their online cli-fi game, “Survive the Century”.
22 Jul 2022
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Artwork showcasing reimagined Jagger Library goes on display
A lunchtime exhibition showcasing ideas for a restored Jagger Library will go on display in UCT’s Molly Blackburn Hall on Thursday, 28 July.
22 Jul 2022
Student’s crime prevention strategy aims to build safer communities
Zukile Ntentema has developed a crime prevention strategy aimed specifically at communities prone to gang violence on the Cape Flats.
22 Jul 2022
Watch live: Motaung and Sir Berman to address UCT graduation ceremonies
Over 100 PhD graduates will be celebrated at the University of Cape Town (UCT) graduation ceremonies to be addressed by Mr Kaizer Motaung and Sir Franklin Berman QC on Friday, 22 July 2022.
22 Jul 2022
PhD Graduation July 2022
We congratulate the July 2022 PhD graduands on their academic success during exceptionally challenging times.
22 Jul 2022
VC welcomes new researchers into the Future Leaders cohort
Vice-Chancellor Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng welcomes new cohort of researchers into the UCT 2030 Future Leaders Programme.
21 Jul 2022
UCT VC hosts sessions on using science to tackle social injustices and realise intergenerational justice
University of Cape Town Vice-Chancellor Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng will host the last two virtual sessions, under the theme “Using the science of the future to shape our present”, on 24 and 31 July.
21 Jul 2022
Loss of loved ones spur PhD graduand to excel and produce outstanding research
In September 2021, as Maxine Höft was nearing the end of the fourth year of her PhD, the unthinkable happened. Her dad – her hero, number one supporter and best friend – passed away. As she battled to come to terms with his death, three months later, she lost her grandmother, and her world as she knew it came tumbling down.
21 Jul 2022
Building UCT’s creative work and celebrating it through the UCT Creative Works award
Prof Sue Harrison writes to UCT staff about awards for creative works produced over the last five years.
21 Jul 2022
VC's third GESDA session and other updates
University of Cape Town (UCT) Vice-Chancellor (VC) Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng will host the third of a four-part series themed “Using the science of the future to shape your present”, focused on Eco-regeneration & Geoengineering, on 24 July 2022.
21 Jul 2022
VC's third GESDA session and other updates
University of Cape Town (UCT) Vice-Chancellor (VC) Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng will host the third of a four-part series themed “Using the science of the future to shape your present”, focused on Eco-regeneration & Geoengineering, on 24 July 2022.
21 Jul 2022
Fighting imposter syndrome to break glass ceilings as women mechanical engineers
Sherlyn Gabriel’s PhD journey was rough; it was very rough. “I suffered from a bad case of imposter syndrome and even to this day, I catch myself feeling like I am not smart enough to get this degree. I mean, I forget concepts related to my work that I really should know,” she said.
21 Jul 2022
UCT VC hosts webinar on human augmentation
On Sunday, 17 July, VC Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng hosted the second of four virtual engagements with a focus on using the science of the future to shape the present.
20 Jul 2022
International Chess Day: Lessons from the board
International Chess Day takes place on 20 July. The UCT Chess Club’s Lilitha Hempe spoke about what he learnt from the ultimate mind game.
20 Jul 2022
Join the remaining UCT GESDA Sunday sessions
Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng writes to the UCT community about the remaining sessions in the series of youth engagement on “Using the science of the future to shape your present”.
20 Jul 2022
UCT joins global network of leading universities to reach the most marginalised communities
The University of Cape Town (UCT) is one of the first two African institutions of higher learning to sign up as partners in the Reach Alliance . This global initiative brings together students and practitioners from across disciplines and around the world to accelerate the achievement of the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals.
20 Jul 2022
‘Success is the sum of small efforts’
Maxine Höft will graduate with her PhD in clinical science and immunology from UCT on 22 July. The journey has taught her resilience, perseverance and critical thinking.
20 Jul 2022
‘Honestly, I’ve just been out here trying my best’
On the eve of receiving her PhD in mechanical engineering from UCT, Sherlyn Gabriel is determined to transcend any stereotypes that the career is better suited for men.
20 Jul 2022
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