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Update on DVC Research and Internationalisation Emer Prof Daya Reddy writes to the campus community about the early retirement next year of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC) for Research and Internationalisation, Professor Sue Harrison. 14 Nov 2023
Climate change exacerbates inequalities, undermines poverty eradication UCT recently co-hosted a conference on inequality, work and nature, drawing a line between climate change and growing socio-economic imbalances. 14 Nov 2023
UCT launches the world’s first synthesis centre on climate change The international launch of the African Synthesis Centre for Climate Change, Environment and Development (ASCEND) at the University of Cape Town (UCT) is set to accelerate the pace and nature of climate change action across Africa and globally. 14 Nov 2023
Breakthrough in multiple electron pumping in the coldest place in Africa Assoc Prof Mark Blumenthal and team have made a major breakthrough in their research into multiple electron pumping. 14 Nov 2023
Sabre-tooth cat named after renowned UCT scientist A sabre-tooth cat species – ‘Lokotunjailurus chinsamyae’ – has been named after UCT’s Prof Anusuya Chinsamy-Turan. 14 Nov 2023 Republished
UCT Council agrees on roadmap to fix past governance failures The University of Cape Town (UCT) Chair of Council, Norman Arendse (SC) issued the below statement on behalf of Council, following a recent meeting where Council agreed on a roadmap to fix past governance failures. 14 Nov 2023
UCT Council agrees on roadmap to fix past governance failures Council has reaffirmed its commitment to remedying past governance failures and strengthening current structures by complying with UCT’s regulations and policies and enforcing the Council code of conduct. 14 Nov 2023 UCT Council
Recreation of ancient seawater reveals which nutrients shaped the evolution of early life Scientists know very little about conditions in the ocean when life first evolved, but new research published in Nature Geoscience has revealed how geological processes controlled which nutrients were available to fuel their development. 13 Nov 2023
UCT launches groundbreaking mechanical engineering isiXhosa glossary The University of Cape Town (UCT) has introduced the Mechanical Engineering isiXhosa Glossary, which was recently launched by the Centre for Higher Education Development’s (CHED) Multilingualism Education Project (MEP). 13 Nov 2023
Relaunched UCT CERN Research Centre to host public lecture UCT’s CERN Research Centre will be relaunched at the New Lecture Theatre, in the form of a public lecture. 10 Nov 2023
How to manage UCT’s semi-feral cats ethically and responsibly A new discussion document released lists six policy proposals to manage the semi-feral cats on upper campus abutting the national park. But it’s a complex issue. 10 Nov 2023
UCT’s groundbreaking mechanical engineering isiXhosa glossary A mechanical engineering isiXhosa glossary has been launched at UCT to bolster student success and access. 10 Nov 2023
Studying at UCT: Day in the life of a UCT student, Xhanti Solani Xhanti Solani shares about his life as a University of Cape Town student 09 Nov 2023
First climate change synthesis centre for Africa launched, hosted at UCT A world-first climate change and environment development synthesis centre is set to accelerate the pace and nature of climate change action. 09 Nov 2023
Protecting research integrity from predatory journals Predatory journals pose a serious threat to research integrity and trust in science. One former UCT researcher has fallen victim to their increasingly harmful practices. 09 Nov 2023
Blue skies: UCT SARChI Chair leading in the global aviation industry The work of SARChI Chair Professor Arnaud Malan puts South Africa on the map in the global aviation industry. 09 Nov 2023
Striving for collective excellence through transforming academia The Faculty of Science’s Transformation Committee hosted a panel discussion on 28 September to debate the interplay between excellence and transformation at UCT. 09 Nov 2023
Credibility and independence of the investigation Statement from UCT Chair of Council, Norman Arendse SC, following a briefing to the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Science and Innovation on the findings and recommendations of the independent panel of investigation into matters pertaining to governance at the institution 08 Nov 2023
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