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In remembrance: Xolile Lucas Mdushu
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of our colleague, Mr Xolile Lucas Mdushu (52).
08 Nov 2023
Inaugural lecture by Professor Held and other updates
Professor Michael Held will deliver the last inaugural lecture for 2023 in the UCT Inaugural Lecture Series on Thursday, 16 November 2023.
08 Nov 2023
UCT academics part of consortium to drive the future of data-driven healthcare solutions
University of Cape Town (UCT) academics are part of the Data Science for Health Discovery and Innovation in Africa (DS-I-Africa) Consortium’s third meeting which is underway in Kigali, Rwanda. The significant event promises to foster collaboration and innovation in the field of data science and health across Africa.
08 Nov 2023
UCT hosts international forum on water policy
The 11th biennial Rosenberg Forum on International Water Policy was held at the UCT Graduate School of Business from 24 to 27 October 2023.
08 Nov 2023
SA’s over 55 are redefining aging and reshaping consumer behaviour
UCT’s Liberty Institute of Strategic Marketing’s latest report on South Africa’s over 55 demographic shows an active age bracket.
08 Nov 2023
UCT hosting high-profile gathering on interactions between inequalities and climate change
The African Centre of Excellence for Inequality Research (ACEIR) at the University of Cape Town (UCT) is one of the organisers of the international research-for-policy conference on Inequality, Work, and Nature: Strategic Dilemmas and Policy Resolution scheduled for 8–9 November 2023 in Cape Town.
08 Nov 2023
SA's women with HIV face three times higher risk of cervical cancer, study finds
New research has found that women with HIV in South Africa face a three times higher risk of cervical cancer than those who do not live with HIV.
08 Nov 2023
‘Lack of transformation – the result of people’s decisions, or indecisions’
The third session in UCT’s ‘Transformation: A Humanising Praxis Think Tank Series’ delved into the status quo of South Africa’s publishing sector, and the potential options to course-correct.
07 Nov 2023
Creative sparks fly at UCT’s Res4Res art exhibition
UCT’s Res4Res art exhibition winners reflect on the motivation behind their compositions.
07 Nov 2023
ACDI researcher wins AXA XL Climate Water Nexus Award
Petra Holden has been awarded the prestigious AXA XL Climate Water Nexus Award for her research on equitable nature-based solutions for a sustainable climate future.
07 Nov 2023
Reflections from a surgeon in service of the community
Prof Lydia Cairncross, the head of UCT’s Department of Surgery, delivered her inaugural lecture on Thursday, 2 November.
06 Nov 2023
New app to help UCT track and counter sexual misconduct
The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) far-reaching efforts to address gender-based violence (GBV) got an important boost with the introduction of Kwanele, a powerful new digital tool to track and help counter sexual misconduct on its campuses.
06 Nov 2023
‘Most life-time mental health problems begin in mid-teens, early adulthood’
Easily accessible mental health services for teens and young adults are key to avert life-long struggles, said Prof Matthew Broome.
03 Nov 2023
UCT honours its 2023 retirees
UCT celebrated its 2023 retirees on Thursday, 19 October with a farewell cocktail dinner.
03 Nov 2023
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is changing the lives of UCT students
A reception held in honour of the new cohort of Mastercard Foundation scholars was held at UCT’s d-school Afrika on Monday, 16 October.
03 Nov 2023
Relaunch of UCT Press
On Thursday, 19 October the UCT Press was relaunched during a hybrid event held at the Chancellor Oppenheimer Library.
03 Nov 2023
Jane English (1954–2023)
Emeritus Associate Professor Jane English died at her home in Newlands on 3 November 2023 after a long battle with cancer.
03 Nov 2023
From endocrine surgery to access to care – the imperative for health equity action in academic medicine
Prof Lydia Cairncross’s inaugural lecture provided a snapshot of the career path of a surgeon and community activist whose commitment to social justice means her work doesn’t end in the operating theatre.
02 Nov 2023
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