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SA’s ‘Science Oscars’ names UCT finalists In acknowledgement of their groundbreaking work in the fields of science, engineering and technology, 12 UCT scientists have been selected as finalists for the 2022/2023 NSTF-South32 Awards. 25 May 2023
Planning and logistics for upcoming exams 25 May 2023
New research on Sutherland Nine remains digs deeper into their lives, deaths Newly published research by a multidisciplinary research team from the University of Cape Town (UCT) and other partner institutions has dug deeper into and revealed insights into the lives of the Sutherland Nine, who were donated unethically to UCT in the 1920s. 25 May 2023
Inaugural lecture by Professor Mayne and other updates The University of Cape Town (UCT) will host two inaugural lectures in the next two weeks. 24 May 2023
Launch of our University of the Future project Emer Prof Daya Reddy writes to the UCT community about the University of the Future project. 23 May 2023
Further updates on loadshedding In this follow-up communication, the university shares a comprehensive document providing an update on UCT’s response to loadshedding. 23 May 2023
UCT Council to consider Chair’s notice of resignation The University of Cape Town (UCT) has noted media reports on the resignation of the Chair of Council. 22 May 2023 UCT Council
STEMinists: Latest edition of UCT Anti-racism Conversation Series focuses on women in STEM The UCT Anti-racism Conversation Series continues, with the latest event focused on African women in the STEM fields. 19 May 2023
Climate change to push species over abrupt tipping points Climate change is likely to abruptly push species over tipping points as their geographic ranges reach unforeseen temperatures, finds a new study co-led by a UCT researcher. 19 May 2023
UCT Open Day 2023 UCT’s Open Day is aimed at learners in Grade 10, 11 and 12, and their families 19 May 2023
UCT ParaSports hosts Wheelchair Rugby and Wheelchair Basketball On Sunday, 30 April, the University of Cape Town (UCT) ParaSports hosted a Wheelchair Basketball tournament. The club invited the Conquerors Wheelchair Basketball Club from Retreat to play against a combined UCT team featuring players from UCT Basketball, UCT Radio and UCT ParaSports. 19 May 2023
Water vulnerability highlighted in UCT’s new mural UCT researchers recently teamed up with Interfer to create a new mural visualising the stories of local community members’ experiences of water. 18 May 2023
‘Find your scholarly voice’ – new RLP cohort advised Guest speaker Prof Stella Nkomo shared experiences from her academic journey with the 2023 Research Leadership Programme cohort of mid-career women academics. 18 May 2023
UCT whistle-blowing hotline update The Registrar writes to the UCT community with an update about the work of the whistle-blowing hotline in 2022. 18 May 2023
Success for UCT researchers in pan-African research programme The projects of four University of Cape Town (UCT) researchers have been awarded funding by the DELTAS Africa II programme, designed to build pan-African research consortia and develop African-led research. 18 May 2023
Of thick books, dreams and robotic dogs – UCT’s Open Day attracts multitudes UCT was buzzing on Open Day 2023 after a two-year hiatus following COVID-19 restrictions. The annual academic fair is aimed at learners in Grade 10, 11 and 12, their families and teachers. 18 May 2023
Celebrating UCT accomplishments and other updates The University of Cape Town (UCT) has had several international milestones worth celebrating in the past few days. Read about this and other recent developments on campus. 17 May 2023
Celebrating UCT accomplishments and other updates 17 May 2023
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