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VC hosts first science of the future webinar
On Sunday, 11 July, VC Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng hosted the first of four virtual engagements that will focus on using the science of the future to shape the present.
12 Jul 2022
First cryo-EM structures of angiotensin-converting enzyme pave the way for better drugs to treat heart disease
The first full-length structures of the human angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) have been determined by researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) using cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM). ACE is a blood pressure-regulating protein that is critical for heart health.
12 Jul 2022
UCT raises its voice for global academic freedom
UCT VC Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng has joined colleagues from across the globe in urging leaders of the G7 to bolster academic freedom in the face of widespread political instability and conflict.
11 Jul 2022
Trio of leading UCT health sciences women scholars share stories of perseverance
Back your work, don’t stand aside for male counterparts, budget carefully for your research projects, and change the narrative of self-belief. Sage advice from three leading women health sciences scholars, all part of the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Research Leadership Programme.
11 Jul 2022
College of Wardens dinner celebrates residence custodians
On Tuesday, 5 July, VC Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng hosted the annual College of Wardens dinner at the UCT GSB in honour of the residence guardians.
08 Jul 2022
In remembrance: Linda Chola
The UCT Executive team writes to the UCT community about the passing of Ms Linda Chola (46).
08 Jul 2022
VC’s online series on science and other updates
Vice-Chancellor Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng will host virtual sessions with global thought leaders from the continent and elsewhere on how science can be used to shape and predict the future.
08 Jul 2022
Virtual staff assembly in July
Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng invites UCT staff to a virtual staff assembly where she will share plans for the next five years.
08 Jul 2022
Top quantum technology experts in online conversation with UCT VC
University of Cape Town Vice-Chancellor Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng will be joined by Professor Divine Fuh, Professor Francesco Petruccione and Winnie Nakiyingi in the first of a four-part series of online sessions she will host with thought leaders from Africa and elsewhere under the theme “Using the science of the future to shape your present”.
08 Jul 2022
UCT VC to host online sessions on using the science of the future to shape the present
University of Cape Town Vice-Chancellor Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng will host a series of virtual engagements with thought leaders from Africa and elsewhere under the theme “Using the science of the future to shape your present”.
07 Jul 2022
UCT to host delegation led by Swiss Minister of Education
The University of Cape Town (UCT) will host a high-level Swiss ministerial delegation as part of a fruitful collaboration in the Fourth Industrial Revolution, particularly around blockchain.
07 Jul 2022
Rising women scholars share their stories at faculty anniversary
Three mid-career health sciences researchers shared their personal stories at the “Women of the Future” event to mark the faculty’s 110th anniversary.
06 Jul 2022
Pitch your great idea: Falling Walls Lab heading for Cape Town
If you have a breakthrough idea that will benefit science and society, you’re invited to pitch it at Falling Walls Lab Cape Town on 22 September.
06 Jul 2022
Using science of the future: Join the conversation
Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng writes to the UCT community about a series of youth engagement sessions on “Using the science of the future to shape your present”.
06 Jul 2022
Over 100 PhDs to be capped as UCT resumes physical graduation
Following two years of virtual graduation due to COVID-19, the University of Cape Town (UCT) will host ceremonies in-person on Friday, 22 July 2022.
05 Jul 2022
Ventilation, vigilance, vaccination – mainstays of UCT’s new hybrid working model
In the wake of the recent amendments to the National Health Act, UCT will adopt a hybrid working model for staff while students will continue with face-to-face learning.
05 Jul 2022
Staff engagement on repealed Covid-19 regulations
UCT’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng held an online staff engagement session to discuss the repealed Covid-19 regulations.
04 Jul 2022
2022 July PhD graduation ceremonies
Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng writes to the UCT community about the July PhD graduation ceremonies.
04 Jul 2022
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