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Faculties of Engineering & the Built Environment and Science Graduation – December 2022
UCT’s Faculties of Engineering & the Built Environment and Science celebrate the December 2022 graduations.
15 Dec 2022
Amathuba progress and what lies ahead for 2023
Professor Harsha Kathard reflects on the progress of the new digital learning platform, Amathuba.
15 Dec 2022
Plain cigarette packaging likely to deter smoking - study
The dangers of smoking are well-known and are no longer contested. Despite this, many smokers struggle to quit smoking. Most smokers regret that they started smoking and want to quit. While quitting smoking is a personal decision, the decision to quit can be influences by external factors.
15 Dec 2022
New research explores validity of task-shifting mental health care in SA
When Nqabisa Faku graduates with her master’s in psychology from the University of Cape Town (UCT) today, the moment will be bittersweet. UCT’s Sarah Baartman Hall will be packed with proud loved ones – cheering and ululating as their graduands take to the stage. But for Nqabisa, things will be different. The moment will be a poignant one.
14 Dec 2022
Faculty of Humanities Graduation – December 2022
UCT’s Faculty of Humanities celebrates the December 2022 graduations.
14 Dec 2022
The scenic route to success
Deputy Director: Communication and Marketing Department Olwen Manuel’s never-ending pursuit of knowledge and drive to help others sees her named an inspirational graduate in 2022.
14 Dec 2022
Master’s graduand explores validity of task-shifting mental health care in SA
Nqabisa Faku master’s research is guided by her desire to help adolescents and young adults with mental health challenges lead happy and healthy lives.
14 Dec 2022
University’s ‘dual identity’ a barrier to black women PASS staff advancement
Opportunities for black women academics outstrip those for black women PASS staff, a master’s study by graduand Nombuso Shabalala has shown.
14 Dec 2022
Graduand’s dissertation essay on plastic waste wins silver at COP27
Graduand Kirsten Barratt’s master’s thesis examines legal regulations around plastic waste and reuse and suggests incentive-based regulations. The work also informed a COP27 essay award.
14 Dec 2022
UCT honouring students at summer graduation ceremonies
The University of Cape Town (UCT) will cap graduands at four ceremonies from Wednesday, 14 December to Thursday, 15 December 2022. The events will take place outside Sarah Baartman Hall on upper campus.
14 Dec 2022
Graduation December 2022
We congratulate the December 2022 cohort on their academic success during exceptionally challenging times.
14 Dec 2022
Faculty of Commerce Graduation – December 2022
UCT’s Faculty of Commerce celebrates the December 2022 graduations.
14 Dec 2022
Zonke Mbaru recognised for her work in risk management
Fresh from being acknowledged as being a first-class risk specialist, Zonke Mbaru is encouraged by knowing more can still be done as far as risk compliance is concerned.
14 Dec 2022
December 2022 graduation celebration
Acting VC Professor Elelwani Ramugondo congratulates everyone who will graduate this week.
14 Dec 2022
Associate Professor Elena Moore wins the Distinguished Teacher Award
The Head of the Department of Sociology, Assoc Prof Elena Moore received the Distinguished Teacher Award
14 Dec 2022
UCT study delves deeper into Khayelitsha's water woes
Doctoral research from the University of Cape Town (UCT) found that treating water as an economic good creates an unjust distribution pattern in which paying customers are prioritised over those who cannot. Consequently, it socially affects how the residents in informal housing also engage with the city when complaining about a broken communal standpipe.
14 Dec 2022
In Remembrance: Ricardo José Guta
It is with profound grief that we inform you of the passing of our student, Mr Ricardo José Guta (31).
13 Dec 2022
Reconvened Council Meeting of 9 December 2022
Acting Chair of Council, Nazeema Mohamed, writes to the UCT community to provide an update on key discussions and decisions.
13 Dec 2022
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