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New book on African inequalities challenges policy makers
As outlined in a new publication, progressive policies that can reduce inequalities in Africa are needed to speed up poverty reduction and economic growth on the continent.
31 Jan 2025
Keeping the higher education spark glowing
The higher education sector is losing its spark due to several factors. UCT master’s student Charline Chikomo has some sage advice to get back on track.
31 Jan 2025
Lessons from the Springboks: ‘They are unapologetically South African’
The Springboks can’t fix South Africa’s problems, but they are one thing that is the best in the world, according to sports editor Craig Ray.
31 Jan 2025
SA’s rare succulent plants are threatened by illegal trade – how to stop it
South Africa’s succulents are sought after by an increasingly international collector market.
31 Jan 2025
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Mubeen Goolam receives coveted Lawrence Goldstein Science Policy Fellowship
The fellowship is designed to train scientists to become stem cell policy advocates.
30 Jan 2025
‘Greater moral courage’ necessary to transform global health
The annual Dr Stuart Saunders Memorial Lecture was held on Tuesday, 28 January, and celebrated the legacy of the colossal scholar and champion of the people.
30 Jan 2025
UCT scientists embark on an expedition to the Fimbul Ice Shelf
A team from the Polar Engineering Research Group at UCT has set off on their first field expedition to Antarctica.
30 Jan 2025
First-year campus reception programme and other updates
The University of Cape Town (UCT) will host a First-Year Campus Reception (FYCR) programme to welcome thousands of students embarking on their academic journey.
29 Jan 2025
Amendments to the Employment Equity Act of 1998
As President Cyril Ramaphosa proclaimed, the amendments to the Employment Equity Act (EEA) of 1998 came into effect on 1 January 2025. These translate into the Employment Equity Amendment Act of 2022.
29 Jan 2025
The chilling world of organised crime: Land, air and sea
There is little escape to the mushrooming of organised crime as it sets into the country, according to investigative journalist Caryn Dolley.
29 Jan 2025
Dr Mubeen Goolam appointed as first African recipient of coveted Goldstein Science Policy Fellow
The International Society for Stem Cell Research ( ISSCR ) has appointed University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Dr Mubeen Goolam as one of the three new Goldstein Science Policy Fellows.
29 Jan 2025
UCT’s Goolam appointed as first African recipient of coveted Goldstein Science Policy Fellow
The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) has appointed University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Dr Mubeen Goolam as one of the three new Goldstein Science Policy Fellows.
29 Jan 2025
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Elections 2024: Being democratically empowered
Author John Matisonn took stock of the 2024 elections during his Summer School lecture and offered a path to the country achieving rapid growth.
28 Jan 2025
Foundation Programme in Design Thinking
Hasso Plattner d-school Afrika at the University of Cape Town
28 Jan 2025
REVIVE: Large-scale HIV trial set to build capacity in clinical trial management in Africa
The REVIVE trial is one of the largest ever HIV trials to take place on the continent – testing a simple antibiotic intervention with the potential to increase survival rates in advanced HIV.
28 Jan 2025
UCT appoints Bafana legend Morris as women’s football team coach
The University of Cape Town (UCT) has appointed former Bafana Bafana international Nasief Morris as the head coach of its women’s football team. Morris, a Santos FC legend, takes over from Ahmed Parker, who led the team to back-to-back Sasol League Western Cape titles.
28 Jan 2025
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Whose economy is it anyway?
The challenge of economic development during the financialised phase of capitalism lies in the growing financialisation of our lives, according to Professor Seeraj Mohamed.
27 Jan 2025
UCT to launch proposed proton therapy centre to boost cancer treatment
A multidisciplinary team based at the University of Cape Town (UCT) will design the technical specifications and business case for a proton therapy centre to be established in Cape Town, near to both the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital and Groote Schuur Hospital.
27 Jan 2025
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