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Spotlighting the power of collaboration as UCT hosts the Worldwide Universities Network ‘Partnerships are greater than the sum of their parts’ was the theme of the day when UCT hosted members of the Worldwide Universities Network. 31 May 2024
UCT professor elected Fellow of the African Academy of Sciences UCT researcher receives recognition for achieving the highest level of excellence and advancing AI in Africa. 31 May 2024
Productive capabilities are pathway to reclaiming economic sovereignty in Africa Prof Horman Chitonge spoke about how to reclaim Africa’s economic sovereignty during his inaugural lecture. 31 May 2024
UCT Youth Month expert list The media can contact the following academics at the University of Cape Town (UCT) for comment during Youth Month. 31 May 2024 Media release
High levels of loadshedding are costly for SA’s labour market – report finds Recent research conducted under the South Africa Towards Inclusive Development (SA-TIED) programme found that loadshedding in South Africa has negative labour market effects on both the extensive margin – employment – as well as the intensive margin – working hours and monthly earnings. 30 May 2024 Media release
Groundbreaking launch: Global Media Index for Africa reveals insights on coverage of the continent The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Centre for Film and Media Studies , Africa No Filter and The Africa Center, New York, announced the launch of the Global Media Index for Africa (GMI), a pioneering initiative that tracks how 20 of the world’s most influential news providers cover the African continent, on 27 May 2024. This comprehensive report , meticulously crafted by the UCT researchers, underscores the prevalent trends and biases in global media narratives about Africa. 30 May 2024 Media release
Invite: UCT to showcase its excellence through pioneering initiatives The University of Cape Town (UCT) will host a showcasing excellence event on Friday, 31 May 2024 at Hasso Plattner d-school Afrika . 30 May 2024 Media release
Appointment of new VC and other updates Student edition: read about the latest developments on campus. 28 May 2024
Appointment of new VC and other updates Staff edition: read about the latest developments on campus. 28 May 2024
Innovating for impact: NSTF awards shortlist UCT academics The finalists for the prestigious 2023/2024 National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF)-South32 Awards have been announced and UCT academics are well represented in many of the award categories. 28 May 2024
UCT VC’s proposals for strengthening scientific freedom in Africa UCT VC interim Emer Prof Daya Reddy contributed to a recent UNESCO's report that outlines challenges and opportunities in scientific freedom, his recommendations aim to strengthen STI systems across Africa. 28 May 2024
Professor Ntobeko Ntusi delivers valedictory address Prof Ntobeko Ntusi bid farewell to UCT and Groote Schuur Hospital on Wednesday, 22 May, in what was a maiden valedictory lecture for UCT. 28 May 2024
Research suggests 750 000 deaths linked to antimicrobial resistance could be prevented every year The University of Cape Town (UCT) academics are among a group of international scientists calling for urgent global action on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and ensuring sustainable access to antibiotics. 28 May 2024 Media release
‘Camagu Dosini’: Honouring Dizu Plaatjies After more than three decades at UCT’s South African College of Music, Professor Dizu Plaatjies will retire at the end of the year. 28 May 2024
In remembrance: Dr Guilherme Laizola Frainer It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of our postdoctoral students, Dr Guilherme Laizola Frainer (36). 28 May 2024
The CFO’s role in ensuring sustainability and excellence at UCT Vincent Motholo recently spoke at the IFAC’s Advisory Group meeting, where he shared insights into his own professional journey, including his current role as CFO at UCT. 28 May 2024 Republished
A Tribute to Dizu Plaatjies: UCT’s Maestro of African Music The University of Cape Town (UCT) celebrates the legacy of Dizu Plaatjies, a pioneer in African music and cultural preservation, as he concludes his tenure at UCT. 27 May 2024
UCT notes some concerns relating to law exam paper The University of Cape Town (UCT) has been made aware of concerns raised by some students relating to one exam paper in the Faculty of Law. 27 May 2024 Media response
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